Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

General Notes

Responsibilities

:Operating Room based Physician Assistants will primarily work assisting in the cardiovascular operating room.Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs health assessments, screening, and patient care.Provides direct treatment and management of conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning health conditions, treatment options and community resources.Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.Participates in orientation and education of staff and students.Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

A board-certified Physician Assistant in good standing and credentialed by the Texas Medical Board with Prescriptive Authority and minimum 1 year experience in cardiothoracic surgical first assisting with proficiency in endoscopic and open conduit harvest.Ability to work efficiently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.Ability to address individuals and information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality in various situations.Capacity to work well with physicians and other care providers as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare delivery team.Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary Range

:$140,000+ depending on qualificationsWORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENTStandard office equipmentRepetitive use of a keyboardMay be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package designed to attract individuals with exceptional clinical skills. 100% employer-paid PPO medical plan with prescription drug coverage, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and malpractice insurance. Vision and dental plans, flexible spending accounts, voluntary group life insurance, and both short-term and long-term disability insurance. Comprehensive retirement plan through the Teacher Retirement System, along with additional voluntary options to enhance your financial security. Generous paid time off, including sick leave and holiday pay, along with compensatory time and wellness initiatives. On-site childcare and various other benefits to support our employees. This is an exciting opportunity for professional growth, featuring mentorship, development programs, and merit-based increases.