Cardiothoracic Surgery PA - Dallas, TX

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Dallas, Texas

Texas Health Physicians Group is pleased to announce two full time openings for a Cardiothoracic Surgical Physician Assistant. One opportunity in Dallas and the second in Fort Worth. Here is your chance to work with highly skilled and trained physicians who use state-of-the-art technology and innovative procedures for patients who are diagnosed with a disease of the chest, heart, lungs, esophagus or the major blood vessels and veins of the body.

Position Details:

• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• Surgical Assist in cardiovascular and thoracic cases
• Outpatient Ambulatory Visits & Hospital Rounding
• Assess new consults in the clinic and hospital admissions
• Assist with vein and radial harvesting; CABG and valve surgery
• Competitive Salary, comprehensive benefits package, CME, Malpractice and 401K

Requirements Needed to Apply:

• Active Texas license
• Physician Assistant Board Certification and Experience
• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies from an approved PA program
• Surgical Experience plus 1 – 2 years Hospital & Ambulatory experience preferred
• Additionally, experience with robotic surgery a plus.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's Degree Physician Assistant Required
• Experience: 1 Year As a Physician Assistant. Preferred
• Licenses and Certifications: PA - Physician Assistant Must maintain board certification as required for licensure. Upon Hire Required
• Skills: Active listening and learning, critical thinking, reading comprehension, effective communication, time management, judgment and decision making
• Supervision: Individual Contributor
• ADA Requirements: Working Indoors 67% or more Mechanical Hazards 1-33% Electrical Hazards 1-33% OSHA Tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
• Physical Demands: Light Work

Primary Location: Dallas