Description

Experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant - 10k Sign on Bonus Offered

UofL Health, an academic health system in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join their growing team in Cardiovascular Surgery. The preferred candidate will assist the surgeon during thoracic or cardiovascular operations by performing duties such as tissue retraction, insertion of tubes and intravenous lines, or closure of surgical wounds. Perform preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care. The Physician Assistant should demonstrate an advanced level of medical knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism in the area of cardiothoracic surgery; experience in this area is not required but is strongly preferred. A prior background in cardiovascular care may be considered in lieu of CT surgery experience.

Practice Info:

Affiliation with the academic health system UofL Health, cardiothoracic surgery division

Responsibilities: 

• Assist various cardiac procedures including emergency procedures demonstrating versatility and competency.
• Must anticipate the needs of the surgeon, and other team members, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure.
   
• Under physician supervision, will be expected to drape the patient within the surgeon’s guidelines. 
   
• Assist in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instruments, placement of ties and suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measures as directed by the surgeon. 
   
• Assist in retracting tissues per surgeon’s directive. 
   
• Use of electrocautery, clamps, ligation, and cutting of tissue. 
   
• Assist and/or placement of drains and drainage sutures. Closure of all wound layers ( fascia, subcutaneous, skin ) as per surgeon’s directive. 
   
• Procurement/harvest of saphenous vein and/or radial artery by endoscopic method as well as open method. Prepare vein or artery for use as a conduit with clips, ties and/or suture. 
   
• Monitor the patient’s vital signs, anesthesia levels, and physiological responses throughout the procedure. 
   
• Assist in the closure of all surgical sites and application of dressings. 
   
• Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique in relation to procedure 
   
• Obtain necessary CEUs to maintain certification
  Assists in transfer and positioning of patients as directed by surgeon or circulating nurse 
   
• Handles various pharmaceutical agents on the field as added by physicians under the direction of the registered nurse 
   
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct 
   
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times 
   
• Other job duties as assigned

Compensation

• Commensurate with experience.
• $10k sign on bonus

Benefits

• Paid time off for vacation and CME
• Retirement plans
• Full health, dental and vision benefits
• Free tuition to the University of Louisville for dependents

Requirements

• Prior cardiothoracic surgery experience required; equivalent cardiovascular clinical experience may be considered.
• Hold or obtain a valid Physician Assistant license in Kentucky.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are required.
• No visa sponsorship available.

Interested candidates please send your CV and cover letter to physician recruiter Stephanie Rogers, CPRP at stephanie.rogers@uoflhealth.org.