Cardiovascular Surgical PA – OR First Assistant

Dell Medical School; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Medical School seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant to support cardiovascular care, including surgical first assisting in the operating room. The role requires prescriptive authority and a track record in cardiothoracic procedures.

You will work with supervising physicians, collect histories, order tests, and participate in patient education and care coordination. A fast-paced hospital environment and multidisciplinary teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority.
• Experience in cardiothoracic surgical first assisting, including endoscopic and open conduit harvest.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the cardiovascular operating room.
• Obtain patient history, perform assessments, and order/interpret diagnostic studies.
• Provide direct treatment and management, including referrals as needed.
• Counsel patients and families about conditions and treatment options.
• Document care in accordance with standards and policy; participate in staff education.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Physician Assistant

Prescriptive authority

Surgical first assisting

Endoscopic harvest

Education

PA licensed with prescriptive authority

Job description

Dell Medical School seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant to support cardiovascular care, including surgical first assisting in the operating room. The role requires prescriptive authority and a track record in cardiothoracic procedures.

You will work with supervising physicians, collect histories, order tests, and participate in patient education and care coordination. A fast-paced hospital environment and multidisciplinary teamwork are essential.