Cardiovascular Surgical PA — Lead First-Assist in the OR

Dell Medical School; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Medical School, in collaboration with supervising physicians, seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant to expand individualized cardiovascular and thoracic care by diagnosing and treating adult patients.

The role involves assisting in the cardiovascular operating room, obtaining histories, ordering and interpreting tests, and providing treatment under Prescriptive Authority, with a focus on team-based care.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Physician Assistant with Prescriptive Authority.
• Minimum 1 year experience in cardiothoracic surgical first assisting.
• Proficiency in endoscopic and open conduit harvest.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multidisciplinary healthcare delivery team.
• Ability to address individuals and information with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the cardiovascular operating room as a roombased PA.
• Obtain patient history and 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 and participate in staff and student education.

Skills

Physician Assistant

Job description

Dell Medical School, in collaboration with supervising physicians, seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant to expand individualized cardiovascular and thoracic care by diagnosing and treating adult patients.

The role involves assisting in the cardiovascular operating room, obtaining histories, ordering and interpreting tests, and providing treatment under Prescriptive Authority, with a focus on team-based care.