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Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant - Vein Harvesting - Salary starting at 175k

UofL Health, an academic health system in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking a seasoned Physician Assistant to join their growing team in Cardiovascular Surgery. This role involves assisting surgeons during thoracic or cardiovascular procedures, including tissue retraction, insertion of tubes and intravenous lines, and surgical wound closure. The Physician Assistant will also perform preoperative and postoperative duties to ensure quality patient care, with a focus on endoscopic vein harvesting. To be considered for a base salary starting at $175,000 annually, you must be an experienced CT Surgery PA with prior vein harvesting and cardiothoracic surgery experience.

Practice Info:

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

Responsibilities:

• Assist with various cardiac procedures, including emergency procedures, demonstrating versatility and competency.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and other team members, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure.
• Assist in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and applications 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 the surgeon's directive and use electrocautery, clamps, ligation, and be comfortable with the cutting of tissue.
• Procurement/harvest of the saphenous vein and/or radial artery by endoscopic and open methods.
• Monitor the patient's vital signs, anesthesia levels, and physiological responses throughout the procedure.
• Communicate with surgeons and referring providers about care rendered and/or management plans.
• Write, update, and manage daily surgical progress notes for CVICU and step-down patients in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Oversee prescriptions written for medication, blood tests, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures.
• Knowledge of CPR or open cardiac massage and other such procedures as requested.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct. Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times. Obtain necessary CEUs to maintain all certification(s).

Compensation:

• Base salary starting at $175,000 annually.
• $10k relocation 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:

• Must be a seasoned CT Surgery PA with prior cardiothoracic surgery experience.
• Previous professional CT surgery experience with an emphasis in vein harvesting is strongly preferred.
• Must 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.