Cardiothoracic Surgical Physician Assistant

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As a Surgical Physician Assistant with Specialty Care you will act as a First Assistant to the surgeon(s) during surgical procedures and perform complex surgical techniques as needed and directed by the physician. In this role you will work in various surgical specialties.

• Acts as First Assistant or Second Assistant to surgeon during surgical procedures (holds retractors, ties off vessels and tissues, repairs incisions and lacerations, cuts and cauterizes tissues, etc.) for a wide variety of surgical cases including orthopedic, general surgery, vascular, OB/GYN, etc.
• All other specific tasks delegated by supervising physician in accordance with the incumbent’s knowledge and experience developed under the supervising physician.
• Documents all procedures and/or services to patients on face sheets and processes face sheets in accordance with established procedures to ensure accurate billing to patient accounts.
• Shares on‑call responsibilities with the rest of the team as directed by team leader.
• Performs all activities in accordance with established policies and protocols (i.e., all orders supervised and countersigned by physician).

• Must hold certification/licensure as a CSA, LSA, RNFA, PA‑C or NP.
• Previous surgical experience as a First Assistant.
• Ability to build and maintain business relationships and retain and grow the business.
• Must possess strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and team mentality.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to work at multiple locations as needed.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with team members, hospital staff and physicians.
• Ability to work flexible hours as scheduled, including weekends and holidays, and to be on‑call as scheduled; must be able to respond to calls or pages within 30 minutes.
• Lives the Specialty Care Values—Integrity, Care, Urgency, and Improvement.

Specialty Care is committed to supporting professional growth for our associates. Each associate is allocated funds for continuing education, membership fees, and dues for professional associations. We also provide tuition reimbursement or tuition repayment assistance. We provide a full benefits package including a matching 401(k) and generous PTO plan. We also cover the cost of maintaining certification.

Specialty Care is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care