Cardiovascular Surgical PA - High-Impact OR Role

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

Job summary

Dell Medical School seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant to support cardiothoracic surgical teams in the operating room. The candidate will assist in thoracic procedures, manage patient histories, and coordinate diagnostic studies.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, prescriptive authority, and education of staff and students, with emphasis on confidentiality and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Board-certified PA in good standing with prescriptive authority.
• Minimum 1 year experience in cardiothoracic surgical first assisting with proficiency in endoscopic and open conduit harvest.

Responsibilities

• Operating room support in cardiovascular surgeries as a first assistant.
• Obtain patient history, perform assessments, order and interpret diagnostics.
• Provide direct treatment and management with prescriptive authority or referrals.
• Counsel patients and families on health conditions and options.
• Document care in accordance with standards and policies.

Education

Physician Assistant degree or certification

Board certification and prescriptive authority

Job description

Dell Medical School seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant to support cardiothoracic surgical teams in the operating room. The candidate will assist in thoracic procedures, manage patient histories, and coordinate diagnostic studies.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, prescriptive authority, and education of staff and students, with emphasis on confidentiality and multi-disciplinary collaboration.