Pediatric Cardiothoracic PA — OR First Assistant (Congenital)

Phoenix Children's; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Great work environment

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital seeks an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team. The role provides surgical, inpatient, and outpatient coverage as one of five PAs, working with three CT surgeons, a surgical fellow, and dedicated coordinators.

The primary duties include serving as a skilled first assistant in the OR for complex congenital cardiac surgeries, with postoperative care and preoperative consultations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university with NCCPA certification.
• Arizona licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, and time-management skills.
• At least two to five years of clinical experience; surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical, inpatient, and outpatient coverage as a CT surgery PA.
• Serve as first assistant in OR for complex congenital cardiac surgeries.
• Perform postoperative procedures and contribute to preoperative and postoperative visits.
• Participate in preoperative clearance and postoperative follow-up.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Clinical experience

Education

NCCPA certification

Arizona PA licensure

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Job description

Phoenix Children's Hospital seeks an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team. The role provides surgical, inpatient, and outpatient coverage as one of five PAs, working with three CT surgeons, a surgical fellow, and dedicated coordinators.

The primary duties include serving as a skilled first assistant in the OR for complex congenital cardiac surgeries, with postoperative care and preoperative consultations.