Cardiovascular Surgical PA - OR Excellence

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School seeks a Surgical Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular to join the cardiovascular operating room team in Austin, TX. You will work under supervising physicians to diagnose and treat adult cardiovascular and thoracic conditions, with a focus on surgical first assisting.

Requirements include board-certified PA with Texas Medical Board credentials and prescriptive authority, and at least 1 year of cardiothoracic perioperative care.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Physician Assistant licensed by the Texas Medical Board with Prescriptive Authority and at least 1 year of cardiothoracic surgical first assisting experience.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.
• Ability to address individuals and information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Capacity to work well with physicians and other care providers as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare delivery team.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Operating Room based Physician Assistants will primarily work assisting in the cardiovascular operating room.
• Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs health assessments, screening, and patient care.
• Provides direct treatment and management of conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning health conditions, treatment options and community resources.
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy. Participates in orientation and education of staff and students.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Physician Assistant

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Prescriptive Authority

Team Collaboration

Confidentiality

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School seeks a Surgical Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular to join the cardiovascular operating room team in Austin, TX. You will work under supervising physicians to diagnose and treat adult cardiovascular and thoracic conditions, with a focus on surgical first assisting.

Requirements include board-certified PA with Texas Medical Board credentials and prescriptive authority, and at least 1 year of cardiothoracic perioperative care.