Cardiovascular Surgery PA — First Assist Pro

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Physician Assistant with cardiovascular surgery experience to provide first assist support, pre- and post-operative care, and coordinated patient management under physician supervision.

The role requires a clinical PA master’s, Florida PA licensure, BLS/PALS, and a CAQ with cardiovascular/thoracic surgery within three years of hire. This full-time position emphasizes patient advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Clinical Master’s Degree as a Physician Assistant.
• 5 years minimum experience in Cardiovascular Surgery as a First Assist.
• Current Florida State Licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• Current BLS and PALS.
• Current National Certification as a Physician Assistant, Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ). Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery required within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs admission history and physicals. Evaluates health condition of patients prior to surgery. Orders tests and formulates treatment plans for hospitalized patients.
• Assist surgeons in the OR by performing first assist duties and help prepare the patient and field.
• Monitors transport of patient to CVICU or PICU as needed.
• Participates in call rotation and conducts daily hospital rounds.
• Writes orders and progress notes; handles discharge planning.
• Sees patients on assigned clinic days and documents medical history and exams.
• Formulates preliminary therapeutic plan and presents to attending physician.
• Advocates for patient/family across the healthcare continuum.

Education

Clinical Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Physician Assistant with cardiovascular surgery experience to provide first assist support, pre- and post-operative care, and coordinated patient management under physician supervision.

The role requires a clinical PA master’s, Florida PA licensure, BLS/PALS, and a CAQ with cardiovascular/thoracic surgery within three years of hire. This full-time position emphasizes patient advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration.