Physician Assistant – Open Heart / Cardiac Surgery

Job Title: Physician Assistant – Open Heart / Cardiac Surgery

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive cardiac surgical history and physical examinations
  

• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic and laboratory tests
  

• Formulate and implement patient-centered care plans in collaboration with cardiac surgeons
  

• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, within the scope of privileges
  

• First-assist in open heart and cardiac surgical procedures
  

• Perform vein harvesting and other operative techniques as required
  

• Deliver care in the pre-, intra-, and post-operative settings
  

• Manage inpatient rounding, consults, wound care, and bedside procedures
  

• Run outpatient cardiac surgery clinics and assist with minor procedures
  

• Educate patients and families throughout the cardiac surgical continuum
  

• Participate in grand rounds, quality initiatives, and on-call coverage as needed (weekdays, nights, and weekends)
  

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
  

• Minimum 5 years of APP experience, including open heart/cardiac surgery and vein harvesting
  

• Current and valid PA license with ability to obtain medical staff privileges
  

• National PA Certification (NCCPA)
  

• DEA License required as per specialty
  

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
  

• Compliant with state CEU/CME and licensure renewal requirements
  

• Strong clinical, procedural, and communication skills
  

• Demonstrates proper surgical and sterile techniques in the OR