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Cardiothoracic Surgery

Physician Assistant

Fort Worth, TEXAS

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 Texas Health Physicians Group is pleased to announce a full time opening for a Cardiothoracic Surgical Physician Assistant.   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