Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Description

Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons would like to recruit a Physician Assistant to join a busy cardiothoracic surgery group in Austin, TX. 

Qualified Candidates: 

• Board certified Physician Assistant
• Licensed in the state of Texas
• EVH experience preferred
• Not accepting new grads
• Current staff: 16 physicians and with 7 PA's
• Inpatient rounding, OR, clinic
• Rounding at Heart Hospital of Austin, St. David's Round Rock/North/South Hospitals
• Schedule, 4-day work weeks (7A-5p) with weekends on rotation 
• Call Requirements: every 8 weekdays and every 8 weekends

 Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary
• Full benefits including health, dental, vision
•  401k with matching and CME

 About Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons: 

• Over 65 years of experience serving Central Texas
• Specializes in advanced cardiothoracic and vascular surgical care
• Offers innovative, state-of-the-art treatment options
• Provides comprehensive care with 24/7 availability
• Focuses on helping patients return to good health as quickly as possible
• Surgeons deliver advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques across all Central Texas area hospitals

 About Heart Hospital of Austin

• Part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a 72-bed hospital and one of the highest performing cardiovascular facilities in the nation, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
• Features a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department; an advanced Executive Wellness Program; an Advanced Heart Failure Program, including two key therapies—extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and left ventricular assist device (LVAD); six operating rooms (ORs), including three hybrid ORs; three catheterization labs; and electrophysiology services.
• Is a 12-year recipient of Merative’s (now PINC AI) 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award, has been ranked by Healthgrades as the No. 1 cardiac program in Texas for six consecutive years, and is home to one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs in the world.

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