Physician Assistant - CV/CT Surgery - First Assist

JOB SUMMARY
The Physician Assistant - First Assist - CV/CT Surgery is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed, privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board. The PA provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician.

Surgical providers care for both adult and pediatric patients, and specialize in Cardio Thoracic/Vascular surgery.

Position Highlights:

• First Assist - must have vein harvesting experience
• Schedule: potential flexibility; 7am - 5pm
• Call and weekend rotations expected

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

- Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.

- Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.

- Prescribes, recommends and employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures, performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.

- Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.

- Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate. Evaluate patient response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.

BENEFITS

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

-  Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
-  401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
-  Tuition Reimbursement
-  PTO accrual beginning Day 1
   Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

QUALIFICATIONS

- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program

- EXPERIENCE - Minimum 1 year of experience required in first assist, CV/CT, and vein harvesting 

- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
       Physician Assistants (PA)

       Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.