• Cardiothoracic Surgery PA

    Texas Health Resources (Dallas, TX)


    BE A PART OF A TEAM YOU’LL LOVE

     

    Cardiothoracic Surgery

     

    Physician Assistant

     

    Dallas, TEXAS

     

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    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 2** **nd** **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

     

    Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.