Cardiovascular Surgical PA — OR Specialist

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

Job summary

Dell Medical School in Dayton, OH seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant to expand cardiovascular and thoracic patient care, collaborating with supervising physicians in the operating room and clinic.

The role includes managing pre- and post-operative care, ordering and interpreting tests, counseling patients, and contributing to education of staff and students; emphasis on confidentiality and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Physician Assistant in good standing with Prescriptive Authority.
• Minimum 1 year experience in cardiothoracic surgical first assisting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the cardiovascular operating room as a Roombased Physician Assistant.
• Obtain patient history, 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 options.
• Document care in accordance with standards and policies; participate in staff education.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant certification

Tools

Endoscopic harvest

Open conduit harvest

Job description

Dell Medical School in Dayton, OH seeks a board-certified Physician Assistant to expand cardiovascular and thoracic patient care, collaborating with supervising physicians in the operating room and clinic.

The role includes managing pre- and post-operative care, ordering and interpreting tests, counseling patients, and contributing to education of staff and students; emphasis on confidentiality and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.