Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (CTPA) – Operating Room

GD Resources • San Francisco, CA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (CTPA) to provide surgical and perioperative support within the Operating Room at the San Francisco VA Health Care System. This role requires a highly skilled PA with advanced cardiothoracic experience, capable of supporting complex surgical procedures and delivering high-quality care to veteran patients.

Requirements

• Current, full, and unrestricted Physician Assistant license (U.S. state or territory)
• NCCPA certification required
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI)
• Minimum 100+ documented endoscopic vein harvesting procedures (both radial and saphenous)
• Demonstrated experience in cardiothoracic surgery
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Must be credentialed and privileged through the VA Medical Staff Office
• Subject to approval by Medical Executive Committee and Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Ongoing clinical competency evaluations required
• Annual VA-required training, including: HIPAA & Privacy, Information Security Awareness, Workplace Harassment Prevention
• Additional clinical and VA-mandated training as required
• TB testing (annual)
• Proof of immunizations: MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Influenza
• Hepatitis B vaccination and titer
• Bloodborne pathogen training compliance
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Compliance with all VA policies, HIPAA, and ethical standards
• Must not appear on the HHS OIG exclusion list
• Ability to pass background checks and credentialing

Responsibilities

• Serve as first and second assistant in cardiothoracic surgeries
• Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (radial and saphenous)
• Assist with robotic surgical procedures at bedside
• Conduct procedures including: Central line placement (ultrasound-guided), Chest tube and pigtail insertion/removal, Swan-Ganz catheter insertion/removal, Removal of pacing wires, Cardioversion
• Provide perioperative and intraoperative support
• Maintain high standards of patient safety and clinical care
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed