Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery - SPP

Springhill Medical Health Systems • Mobile, AL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing comprehensive care within a cardiothoracic surgery setting, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient management. The Physician Assistant will actively participate in surgical procedures and manage patient recovery, as well as contribute to clinic responsibilities and hospital/surgical call duties.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• ACLS certification.
• Current DEA registration required.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiac Surgery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical asepsis including scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and monitoring aseptic technique.
• Performs preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.
• First assists cardiothoracic surgeon in the operating room.
• Performs endoscopic saphenous vein and radial artery harvesting.
• Removes chest tubes, drains, pacemaker wires, and assesses and treats incision sites.
• Performs and participates in daily rounds.
• Hospital and surgical call responsibilities.
• Clinic responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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