Cardiovascular OR PA: First Assist & Vein Harvest

Regions Hospital; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Regions Hospital's Cardiovascular Surgery team seeks a casual Physician Assistant to assist in adult cardiac and thoracic cases, including robotic procedures, and to participate in perioperative and postoperative care. The CV-PA will also perform inpatient rounding and clinic support as needed.

A Minnesota license is required; 1–2 years CV surgery experience is preferred. The position offers call coverage (1 in 4) and opportunities to support multiple hospital sites, with emphasis on teamwork,

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the State of Minnesota.
• NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiovascular surgeons in the operating room and postoperative care.
• First and second assist, including vein harvest.
• Coordinate inpatient care and write orders for medications and treatments.
• Discharge planning and patient/family education.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Independence

Multitasking

Computer skills

Critical thinking

Education

Physician Assistant degree

Job description

Regions Hospital's Cardiovascular Surgery team seeks a casual Physician Assistant to assist in adult cardiac and thoracic cases, including robotic procedures, and to participate in perioperative and postoperative care. The CV-PA will also perform inpatient rounding and clinic support as needed.

A Minnesota license is required; 1–2 years CV surgery experience is preferred. The position offers call coverage (1 in 4) and opportunities to support multiple hospital sites, with emphasis on teamwork,