Physician Assistant (PA) - Organ Acquisition

Vanderbilt University Medical Center-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Nashville, TN
5,001-10,000 employees
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We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant (PA) to join our organ recovery team. The PA will play a critical role in the surgical recovery of organs for transplantation, collaborating with transplant surgeons, donor hospitals, and the recovery team to ensure high-quality procurement procedures.

  • Perform or assist in surgical organ recovery procedures under the supervision of transplant surgeons.
  • Provide comprehensive clinical assessments and manage donor physiology pre-recovery.
  • Document and report findings to transplant centers and organ procurement organizations.
  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of required donor medical records and recovery documentation.
  • Maintain and prepare surgical equipment and supplies needed for organ recovery.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders including donor families, hospital staff, and transplant centers.
  • Participate in on-call rotations, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety protocols (UNOS, AOPO, CMS, etc.).
  • Demonstrates Professional Practice behaviors including: preceptor/mentoring, education and instruction of students, nursing staff, nurses, graduate and novice Physician Assistants.
  • Seeks opportunities for active engagement in research and the analysis of evidenced based practice.
  • Actively participates in Grand Rounds, APN council meetings, faculty and unit meetings, M&M presentations.
  • Maintains CEUs, and membership in a professional organization.
  • Current licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) in the state of Tennessee.
  • NCCPA certification required.
  • Minimum of 2 years of surgical or critical care experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience in organ procurement or transplant surgery is highly desirable.
  • ACLS and BLS certification required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment with a flexible schedule.
  • Transplant experience
  • Surgical experience
  • Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
  • Dental and/or vision plan
  • 403 (b) retirement plan
  • Paid Time off (flex PTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
  • Short-Long term disability
  • Subsidized backup childcare
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