Physician Assistant-Cardiothoracic Surgery Job Description

Physician Assistant-Cardiothoracic Surgery Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Physician Assistant-Cardiothoracic Surgery to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • First Assisting in OR;
  • Responsible for procedures such as chest tube insertion, IABP removal, insertion of arterial lines and central lines;
  • Responsible for the care of all Cardiothoracic patients in the pre, peri and post op phases, including ICU and stepdown unit management.

Requirements:

  • EVH experience preferred but NOT required;
  • Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Physician Assistant in the state of Connecticut;
  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Master’s program;
  • First assistant experience, including endoscopic vein harvesting skills preferred;
  • Certification or eligible to be certified as a Physician Assistant;
  • BLS and ACLS certifications required;
  • NCCPA certification required;
  • 2+ years’ experience in cardiovascular surgery preferred but not required.