Pediatric Cardiothoracic PA – OR First Assistant

Phoenix Children's; Paradise Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery team. The role centers on functioning as a skilled first assistant in the operating room for complex congenital cardiac surgeries, with collaboration among five PAs and six surgeons.

This position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment. Responsibilities include inpatient postoperative procedures, preoperative clearances, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university with PA certification (NCCPA required).
• Must be licensed/certified or eligible to practice as PA in Arizona under Mayo Clinic supervision.
• Excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• 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 (EMR).
• Arizona licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant upon hire; DEA certificate as required.

Responsibilities

• Function as a first assistant in the operating room for complex congenital cardiac surgeries.
• Provide surgical, inpatient, and outpatient coverage as part of a team.
• Perform postoperative procedures (e.g., chest tube removal, RA line removal, wound checks).
• Participate in preoperative clearance appointments and postoperative visits.
• Limit call to OR case coverage and surgical bedside procedures.
• Maintain BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications; supervise/mentor junior staff as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Flexibility

Stress management

Clinical experience

Education

NCCPA certification

PA graduate of accredited university

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Phoenix Children's Hospital in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery team. The role centers on functioning as a skilled first assistant in the operating room for complex congenital cardiac surgeries, with collaboration among five PAs and six surgeons.

This position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment. Responsibilities include inpatient postoperative procedures, preoperative clearances, and