Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Critical Care/ICU/PICU/NICU
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
77598
, Houston, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/19/24
Description
Specialization:
Acute Care
Job Summary:
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is seeking a cardiothoracic Physician Assistant to provide support to a busy cardiothoracic surgeon in the south Houston suburb community of Clear Lake. The incoming PA will join a team of other advanced practice providers to support the Cardiovascular surgery line. HCA Clear Lake is rated as a top tier 3-star program by the Society of Thoracic surgery and performed over 400 heart surgeries last year alone. The PA will gain extensive experience in the Cardiac ICU and operating room. The PA will be responsible for providing inpatient hospital care, surgical first assist, and outpatient clinic support. New grads will be considered.Qualified candidates:
- Certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA.
- Ability to obtain or maintain an active Texas medical license
- New grad PA's will be considered - but must have strong cardiothoracic experience or passion for cardiac work or cardiothoracic surgery.
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, malpractice covered
- HCA Houston Healthcare Clearlake is a 490-bed tertiary regional referral center offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty services
- Service area of 1.5M
- The six-tower complex features three patient towers, with more than 40 medical specialties and associated services are represented
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Level II Adult Trauma Center
- 42-bed ICU
- Eight-cardiovascular ICU beds
- 14-cardiac care beds
- 20-ORs
- Pediatric Emergency Department staffed with pediatric sub-specialists
- 42-bed Level III NICU
- 10-bed PICU
- 24/7 services include hospitalists, radiology, lab, pharmacy and anesthesia
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