Robotic Thoracic Surgery PA: Lead First Assistant

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery team as a primary robotic first assistant on general thoracic cases, including lung resections and foregut procedures.

The role includes managing robotic APP coverage, clinical instruction, and research. One day per week, APP coverage in the multidisciplinary benign esophageal outpatient clinic will be required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Must be licensed in NC and certified as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA.

Responsibilities

• Surgical First Assisting / Robotic First Assisting in general thoracic surgery cases.
• Coordinate robotic surgery schedule for first assist coverage.
• Document diagnostic and therapeutic data in EMR for quality patient care.
• Take patient histories and conduct physical exams; prepare workups and summaries.
• Order and schedule labs and diagnostics; explain procedures to patients.
• Triage outpatient calls and coordinate care; communicate with families.
• Provide timely documentation of data and results in EMR.
• Review outside records and participate in research and teaching activities.

Skills

Minimally invasive surgery

Robotic PA experience

Thoracic surgery experience

General surgery experience

Education

Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred

BLS certification

Job description

Duke Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery team as a primary robotic first assistant on general thoracic cases, including lung resections and foregut procedures.

The role includes managing robotic APP coverage, clinical instruction, and research. One day per week, APP coverage in the multidisciplinary benign esophageal outpatient clinic will be required.