Physician Assistant - ACTAT Surgery

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% covered medical premiums

Generous time off

Longevity pay

Retirement/pension plan

Gym membership discounts

Employee discounts

Resources for child and elder care

Job summary

A leading healthcare education and innovation provider in Houston seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant for the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery team. This vital role involves assisting in critical surgical procedures, managing patient care, and ensuring a smooth recovery process. Candidates must have at least two years of cardiothoracic experience, Texas licensure, and relevant certifications. The role offers extensive benefits including fully covered medical premiums and generous time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery.
• One year of transplant experience required.
• Must have BLS certification or department required specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures including vein harvesting and suturing.
• Manage pre‑operative and post‑operative patient care.
• Contribute to wound care and post-surgical care practices.

Skills

Cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery experience

Transplant experience

Medical and surgical instruments proficiency

BLS certification

Education

Current Texas Physician Assistant licensure

Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants

Job description

Physician Assistant – Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. Join our dynamic Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery team as a dedicated Physician Assistant. In this vital role you will assist in a variety of critical surgical procedures, manage wound care and closures, and contribute to a smooth recovery and the best possible outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures including vein harvesting, venous and arterial lines, drive lines, suturing, and LVAD dressing management.
• Manage pre‑operative and post‑operative patient care and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to wound care, closure, and post‑surgical care practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery experience.
• One year of transplant experience.
• Current Texas Physician Assistant licensure and certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.
• BLS certification or department required specialty.
• Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment.

Benefits

• 100% covered medical premiums for full‑time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time – around 37‑38 days per year).
• Longevity pay – monthly payments after two years of service.Retirement/pension plan.

We take care of our employees! We offer work/life services such as free financial and legal counseling, free mental health counseling services, gym membership discounts, employee discounts, and resources for child and elder care.