Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

3 days ago

Reading, United States Ascend Medical Staffing Full time

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) Full Time Community Hospital & Clinic SettingSchedule: Monday Friday, 6:30 AM 3:00 PMCall: Variable weekday/weekend call rotation required Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and independent Physician Assistant (PA) with significant experience in cardiothoracic surgery to join our dedicated surgical team. This is a full-time, on-site position providing advanced surgical and clinical services in both a community hospital CVOR and clinic setting. Experience in atrial vein harvesting is REQUIRED this is a critical requirement for the role. Key Responsibilities: Surgical First Assist:Assist in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical procedures.Provide exposure, retraction, suctioning, sponging, suturing, cautery use, dressing application, wound vac application, minor debridement, and handling surgical instruments.Make independent surgical incisions and closures for open and endoscopic vessel harvesting (radial and saphenous).Operate and assist with complex surgical technologies (e.g., robotics, lasers, sterilizers).Procedures & Specialties (Required Experience):CABG: Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting (EVH) and open vessel harvestingTAVR, TACRVascular surgery proceduresECMO initiation and managementArterial and venous line insertionsChest tube insertion/removal, intubation, thoracentesisCentral venous line placement, bladder catheterization, wound care, venipunctureCardiac resuscitation and defibrillationECG interpretationPreoperative & Postoperative Care:Conduct preoperative assessments and confirm OR scheduling and prep (blood, labs, imaging).Provide postoperative patient monitoring and care, document progress, and alert the surgeon to changes.Assist with patient rounds, data collection, discharge summaries, and complication follow-up.Cath Lab & Bedside Procedures:Assist with invasive bedside procedures and Cath Lab interventions as directed by the surgeon. Call Responsibilities: Participate in a shared rotation for weekday and weekend call coverage.Provide coverage for invasive and surgical and postoperative care procedures. Qualifications: Current certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)Licensed or eligible for PA licensure in the stateMinimum 2 3 years of direct surgical experience in cardiothoracic and vascular surgeryProficient in EVH (endoscopic vessel harvesting), open radial and saphenous harvestingExperience with atrial vein harvesting (MANDATORY)Able to work independently in high-acuity, fast-paced environmentsACLS/BLS certification required Professional Development: Participation in hospital quality programsAttendance at in-house educational meetings and CME conferences encouraged and supported

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