Pediatric Cardiothoracic PA: OR First Assistant

Phoenix Children's; Glendale (AZ); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team. You will support five PAs with surgical, inpatient, and outpatient coverage, working with three cardiothoracic surgeons and a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced pediatric setting.

The role emphasizes being an OR first assistant for complex congenital cardiac surgeries, with opportunities for teaching and professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university; NCCPA certification required.
• Must be licensed/certified or eligible to practice as PA in the State of Arizona.
• Excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient and staff needs.
• At least two to five years of clinical experience preferred.
• Primary care, acute care, and/or surgical experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills in an Electronic Medical Record preferred.

Responsabilités

• function as a skilled first assistant in operating room for complex congenital cardiac surgeries.
• perform inpatient postoperative procedures (e.g., chest tube removal, RA line removal, pacing wire removal, suture removal, wound checks, wound vac changes).
• participate in surgery consultations, preoperative clearance, and postoperative visits.
• collaborate with attending physicians and the care team to provide excellent clinical care.
• precept/mentor for department staff and learners where applicable.
• maintain patient safety and report concerns through proper channels.

Connaissances

Surgical experience

Cardiothoracic skills

NCCPA certified

Arizona PA license

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formation

PA degree

Outils

Electronic Medical Records

Description du poste

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team. You will support five PAs with surgical, inpatient, and outpatient coverage, working with three cardiothoracic surgeons and a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced pediatric setting.

The role emphasizes being an OR first assistant for complex congenital cardiac surgeries, with opportunities for teaching and professional development.