Cardiovascular Surgical PA - Advanced OR Specialist

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

Job summary

Dell Medical School is seeking a Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant to assist in the cardiovascular operating room and oversee perioperative care. You will obtain histories, perform assessments, order studies, and contribute to patient management with prescriptive authority.

The role requires a board-certified PA with prescriptive authority and at least 1 year of cardiothoracic surgical first assisting experience; you will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• A board-certified PA with Prescriptive Authority.
• Minimum 1 year of cardiothoracic surgical first assisting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Operate in the cardiovascular operating room as a surgical assistant.
• Obtain patient history, perform assessments, and order/interpret diagnostic studies.
• Provide direct treatment and management via prescriptions or referrals.
• Counsel patients and families about health conditions and options.
• Document care per specialty standards; participate in staff and student education.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Board-certified PA

Prescriptive Authority

Cardiothoracic surgical assisting

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Job description

Dell Medical School is seeking a Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant to assist in the cardiovascular operating room and oversee perioperative care. You will obtain histories, perform assessments, order studies, and contribute to patient management with prescriptive authority.

The role requires a board-certified PA with prescriptive authority and at least 1 year of cardiothoracic surgical first assisting experience; you will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.