Cardiothoracic Surgical PA - OR Leader & Patient Care

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

Job summary

Dell Medical School seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant to expand cardiovascular and thoracic services by acting as a first assistant in the operating room and managing perioperative care.

The role requires prescriptive authority, CT surgical first-assist experience with endoscopic and open conduit harvest skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment across the hospital.

Qualifications

• Board-certified PA with prescriptive authority and CT surgical first-assist experience (endoscopic/open harvest).
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.
• Ability to address individuals and information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the cardiovascular operating room as a First Assistant.
• Take patient history, perform assessments, order and interpret studies.
• Provide direct treatment and refer to other providers as needed.
• Counsel patients and families on conditions and options.
• Document care according to standards; participate in staff and student education.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgical assisting

Prescriptive authority

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

PA-C credential

Texas Medical Board credentialing

Job description

Dell Medical School seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant to expand cardiovascular and thoracic services by acting as a first assistant in the operating room and managing perioperative care.

The role requires prescriptive authority, CT surgical first-assist experience with endoscopic and open conduit harvest skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment across the hospital.