Surgical First Assistant PA — Cardiac OR Expert

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN is seeking a Physician Assistant First Assistant to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in the surgical setting, providing first and second assist duties to the surgeon. The role supports pre-op history and physicals, and peroperative care for patients across surgical specialties.

Strongly preferring a PA with surgical experience, the position involves ICU/OR hybrid responsibilities and requires professional development and adherence to advanced clinical

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant (PA) strongly preferred for surgical roles.
• 1 year of surgical PA experience strongly preferred.
• Open to ICU and OR with a hybrid model.

Responsibilities

• Performs first assistant role in the surgical environment.
• Documents health history and physical findings; plans care.
• Provides primary, acute, and complex care in collaboration with the team.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic data; supports perioperative care.
• Facilitates patient transitions between operative areas and recovery.

Skills

Surgical PA Experience

ICU/OR exposure

Team collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

Active Tennessee PA license

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN is seeking a Physician Assistant First Assistant to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in the surgical setting, providing first and second assist duties to the surgeon. The role supports pre-op history and physicals, and peroperative care for patients across surgical specialties.

Strongly preferring a PA with surgical experience, the position involves ICU/OR hybrid responsibilities and requires professional development and adherence to advanced clinical