Physician Assistant (Cardiac Surgery Inpatient)

Quick Facts

• Role: Physician Assistant / Advanced Practice Provider (Cardiac Surgery, inpatient nocturnal)
• Setting: Inpatient-only; no operating room responsibilities
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week (6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.) with rotating weekend and holiday coverage

Description

Provide comprehensive nocturnal inpatient care for high-acuity cardiac surgery patients across the continuum of hospitalization. Work collaboratively with cardiac surgeons, physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to manage admissions, discharges, consultations, diagnostic studies, treatment plans, and patient/family education. Interpret laboratory results, chest X-rays, and EKGs, manage complex clinical issues, and make independent clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations, including psychological status
• Synthesize patient data and evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care
• Order and interpret laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results
• Provide management, referrals, counseling, and preventive health education for patients, families, and caregivers
• Demonstrate technical/procedural proficiency as appropriate to specialty and training
• Facilitate and/or participate in quality initiatives and clinical research protocols
• Collaborate in research projects and apply evidence-based best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program (master’s degree or higher) OR master’s degree or higher in nursing with completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Education Program
• NCCPA certification required (PA) OR AP RN licensure with prescriptive authority authorization (per Texas Board of Nursing)
• Texas PA Board licensure (PA) OR Texas Board of Nursing AP RN authorization
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA or American Red Cross) per UT Southwestern policy

Benefits

• PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Preventive healthcare covered at 100% with no copay
• Paid Time Off available day one
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer