Cardiovascular OR Surgical PA — Impactful First Assistant

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

Job summary

Dell Medical School in Charlotte, NC seeks a skilled Physician Assistant to support Cardiothoracic surgical teams. You will assist in the operating room, conduct preop assessments, and coordinate post-op care under supervision.

Responsibilities include patient histories, diagnostic orders, prescribing within authority, and education for patients and families. Collaborative care in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Physician Assistant in good standing.
• Prescriptive Authority as part of licensure.
• Minimum 1 year experience in cardiothoracic surgical first assisting.
• Proficiency in endoscopic and open conduit harvest.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the cardiovascular operating room as a Roombased Physician Assistant.
• Obtain patient history, perform assessments, order and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Provide direct treatment and management with prescriptive authority or referrals.
• Counsel patients and families on health conditions and treatment options.
• Document care in accordance with specialty standards and policy; participate in staff and student education.
• Collaborate with physicians and other care team members in a multidisciplinary setting.

Education

Board-certified Physician Assistant

Prescriptive Authority

Job description

Dell Medical School in Charlotte, NC seeks a skilled Physician Assistant to support Cardiothoracic surgical teams. You will assist in the operating room, conduct preop assessments, and coordinate post-op care under supervision.

Responsibilities include patient histories, diagnostic orders, prescribing within authority, and education for patients and families. Collaborative care in a fast-paced environment is essential.