Cardiovascular Surgical PA - OR First Assistant

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

Job summary

Dell Medical School seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant to expand cardiovascular services through first assisting in the operating room and coordinating patient care in a fast-paced team setting.

The role requires prescriptive authority and at least 1 year of cardiothoracic surgical experience, with strong emphasis on patient education and collaboration with physicians and care teams.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Physician Assistant in good standing.
• Credentialed by the Texas Medical Board with Prescriptive Authority.
• Minimum 1 year experience in cardiothoracic surgical first assisting with proficiency in endoscopic and open conduit harvest.
• Ability to work efficiently and flexibly 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.

Responsibilities

• Operating Roombased 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

Cardiothoracic first assisting

Prescriptive authority

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Fast-paced environment

Education

Physician Assistant certification

Job description

Dell Medical School seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant to expand cardiovascular services through first assisting in the operating room and coordinating patient care in a fast-paced team setting.

The role requires prescriptive authority and at least 1 year of cardiothoracic surgical experience, with strong emphasis on patient education and collaboration with physicians and care teams.