Physician Assistant Open Heart, Cardiac Surgery, FT, 7A-5:30P

Baptist Health; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive health and wellness resources

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health in Boca Raton, Florida is seeking a Surgical PA to provide comprehensive patient care in collaboration with surgeons. Responsibilities include conducting exams, assisting in surgery, and managing pre and post-operative care.

The ideal candidate must possess a Master's degree, relevant certifications, and at least 5 years of advanced practice experience. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a renowned healthcare organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of APP experience required.
• National Certification required.
• Compliant with state requirements for CEUs/CMEs and licensure renewal.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in collaboration with surgeons.
• Conduct surgical history/physical exams.
• First assist in surgery under surgeon's supervision.

Skills

Patient care

Surgical procedures

Communication skills

Education

Masters

Tools

Telehealth devices

Diagnostic tests

Job description

About Baptist Health

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

Benefits

At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
• And so much more

Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.

Description

The Surgical PA provides patient care in collaboration with specific surgeons face-to-face or via telehealth on communication devices such as phone or computer. Conducts surgical history/physical exams, orders and interprets diagnostic/lab tests and develops plan of care. Writes prescriptions, controlled substances per Delineation of Privileges. First assists in surgery. Performs surgical procedures in the operating room under the direct supervision of the surgeon. Performs procedures in the clinic under direct or indirect supervision. The synergistic relationship with the surgeon and highly technical skills increases patient safety and positive surgical outcomes. Enables the continuity of care by managing patients in the pre, intra and post operative settings. Performs inpatient rounding, consultations, wound care and bedside procedures. In the outpatient setting, manages clinics, clinic procedures, facilitates family and patient education, and participates in grand rounds. Works directly with staff, administration, patients and families to ensure quality care across the continuum as an expert in surgical practice areas. Performs on‑call coverage requiring high-level decision making on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends inclusive of surgery.

Qualifications

• Masters

Licenses & Certifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• Physician Assistant
• Drug Enforcement Administration
• Basic Life Support

Additional Qualifications

• 5 years of APP experience required
• Obtain medical staff credentialing and privileges
• Compliant with state requirements for CEUs/CMEs and licensure renewal
• DEA License, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support required as per specialty
• Must have experience in vein harvesting
• National Certification

Minimum Required Experience: 5 Years

EOE, including disability/vets