Cardiothoracic Surgery PA - Dallas, TX

BE A PART OF A TEAM YOU’LL LOVECardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Dallas, TEXAS__________________________________________________________

Texas Health Physicians Group is pleased to announce two (2) full time openings for a Cardiothoracic Surgical Physician Assistant.One opportunity in Dallas and the 2nd 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.

Education

Master's Degree Physician Assistant Req:

Experience
1 Year As a Physician Assistant. Pref

Licenses and Certifications
PA - Physician Assistant Must maintain board certification as required for licensure.

Upon Hire Req:

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