CW Physician Assistant Cardiac Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

The Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant will assist the Cardiothoracic Surgeon during surgery for cardiothoracic surgery patients, acting as first assist in the operating room, answer pages, and cover call as needed. The candidate must have a high level of expertise to perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual and potential patient problems, and skills for ongoing clinical management of patients. The Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant is a highly qualified individual who has demonstrated expertise in cardiothoracic surgery and possesses a niche set of skills to manage cardiothoracic patients. This position will require experienced clinical, technical, and leadership skills as the First Surgical Assistant in the operating room, supporting the cardiothoracic surgeons and surgical team. This position works first during open heart and thoracic surgical procedures under the direction of the attending physician and assists with the pre- and post-operative care of the cardiac surgical patient. The Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant will assist in coordinating caseload and assignments. This position is a critical member of the team as we offer surgical solutions to the most complex cardiac patients.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator at this link and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a nationally accredited PA program.
• Physician Assistant license/certification
• Must be eligible for prescriptive authority certificate.

Preferred:

• Five years previous experience in cardiovascular surgery or other surgical specialties.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site.