Physician Assistant/Clinical Specialist - Cardiac Surgery - Dallas

Medtronic

2d•$75,000

About The Position

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 16 Jan 2026 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Physician Assistant/Clinical Specialist to add to our team. This is a high level, individual contributor that will provide technical, clinical, educational and field support to ensure safe adoption of Medtronic's Surgical Based Therapy (SBT) products and procedures in the US region. Works closely with customers, OR staff and field organization to drive procedural and practice success. Leads regional education and training activities in support of SBT new hire product training. This role will serve as the customer and field technical resource for SBT. Provide expertise and leadership in the areas of physician training post Medtronic program attendance, residents/fellows and early career surgeon education, wet lab management and facilitation. Will also provide clinic and implant coverage post physician training for procedural and product support of new implanting. This position reports to the West Area Manager, Cardiac Surgery NOTE: This position will focus primarily in the US but will participate in global programs and conferences as needed such as Europe, Japan and Latin America.

Requirements

Must Have: Physician Assistant (PA) Degree with 5+ years of experience supporting cardiac surgery procedures in the OR (10+ years' experience with a Bachelor's) or (8+ years with a Master's).
Experience with cardiac implantable devices.
Experience with education and training techniques.
Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile.
The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.
Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Responsibilities

Technical and Clinical Support Provides technical leadership regarding implantation of SBT products and procedures.
Educates customers and OR staff on indications for use of SBT products.
Develops and maintains comprehensive clinical and technical product knowledge.
Assists and/or serves as consultant to customers as well as sales staff with troubleshooting and complex case challenges.
May assist field and medical affairs in customer communication regarding device complaints and/or explants.
Customer Education Support Collaborates with sales personnel on appropriate targeting for customer attendance at physician training programs.
Engages with customers prior to attendance at training event.
Provides post-training follow up including procedural reviews, in-servicing and first case(s) support, especially post minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) training.
May be influential in key customer relationships.
Provides clinic and implant coverage (approx. 10% of total time) when schedule allows.
Participates in the proactive dissemination of peer-reviewed scientific and clinical information to customers as needed.
Product Training Support for Sales Personnel Supports new-hire training.
Provides technical expertise for regional education and training activities.
Competitive Intelligence and Clinical Evidence Expert in competitive technology and therapies.
Disseminates competitive information to regional teams.
Delivers competitive training to sales staff.
Stays current with regard to publications and clinical evidence.
Effectively and regularly disseminates information and training to sales staff.
Resident/Early Career Surgeon Support Partners with sales to communicate and execute resident and early career surgeon initiatives.
Maintains relationships with attending surgeons in academic programs as appropriate.
Partners with CS DM's, and field to communicate and execute SH-SBT resident and early career surgeon initiatives.
Administrative Responsibilities Schedules travel arrangements to ensure multiple objectives are accomplished.
Submits accurate and timely expense reports.
Maintains hospital eligibility/access with various vendor credentialing services.
Communication Maintains a high level of communication with appropriate CS sales and leadership within assigned geography.
Ensures a professional standard of written and verbal communication at all times.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values.
We recognize their contributions.
They share in the success they help to create.
We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):75000 U.S. Pay Transparency (for SIP, Commission, Hourly Direct, Interns, Executives)The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California.
The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location.
Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.
Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans