Cardiothoracic Surgical PA - OR First Assistant

Dell Medical School; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Medical School in Spokane seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgical team as a first assistant in the operating room, with prescriptive authority and thoracic experience. You will collaborate with supervising physicians to diagnose and treat adult cardiovascular and thoracic conditions.

Responsibilities include taking histories, ordering and interpreting studies, delivering perioperative care, counseling patients and families, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Board-certified Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority and minimum 1 year experience in cardiothoracic surgical first assisting.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform assessments.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Provide direct treatment and management with prescriptive authority or referrals.

Skills

PA with prescriptive authority

Cardiothoracic surgical first assist

Endoscopic conduit harvest

Education

Board-certified PA

Job description

Dell Medical School in Spokane seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgical team as a first assistant in the operating room, with prescriptive authority and thoracic experience. You will collaborate with supervising physicians to diagnose and treat adult cardiovascular and thoracic conditions.

Responsibilities include taking histories, ordering and interpreting studies, delivering perioperative care, counseling patients and families, and collaborating with