Cardiovascular Surgical PA - First-Assistant Thoracic

Dell Medical School; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Medical School seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant to support cardiovascular surgery teams. The role involves in-OR first assisting, patient assessment, diagnostic coordination, and treatment with prescriptive authority.

The position requires collaboration with physicians and an interdisciplinary team, with duties spanning education, documentation, and patient counseling. Salary starts around $140,000+ depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Physician Assistant with Prescriptive Authority and 1 year of cardiothoracic surgical first assisting experience (endoscopic/open conduit harvest).
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information professionally.
• Able to collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the cardiovascular operating room with Roomba-based physician assistants.
• Obtain patient history and perform assessments; order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Provide direct treatment and management via prescriptive authority or referrals.
• Counsel patients and families about health conditions and treatment options.
• Document care and participate in staff and student education.

Skills

Cardiothoracic assist

Prescriptive authority

Team collaboration

Education

Board-certified PA

Job description

Dell Medical School seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant to support cardiovascular surgery teams. The role involves in-OR first assisting, patient assessment, diagnostic coordination, and treatment with prescriptive authority.

The position requires collaboration with physicians and an interdisciplinary team, with duties spanning education, documentation, and patient counseling. Salary starts around $140,000+ depending on qualifications.