We are seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (CTPA) to provide surgical and perioperative support within the Operating Room at the San Francisco VA Health Care System. This role requires a highly skilled PA with advanced cardiothoracic experience, capable of supporting complex surgical procedures and delivering high-quality care to veteran patients.
Schedule
- 2 days per week
- 6 hours per day
- No on-call or off-hours coverage required
- Standard VA business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Key Responsibilities
Surgical & Clinical Duties
- Serve as first and second assistant in cardiothoracic surgeries
- Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (radial and saphenous)
- Assist with robotic surgical procedures at bedside
- Conduct procedures including:
- Central line placement (ultrasound-guided)
- Chest tube and pigtail insertion/removal
- Swan-Ganz catheter insertion/removal
- Removal of pacing wires
- Cardioversion
Patient Care
- Provide perioperative and intraoperative support
- Maintain high standards of patient safety and clinical care
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff
Required Qualifications
- Licensure:
- Current, full, and unrestricted Physician Assistant license (U.S. state or territory)
- Certification:
- NCCPA certification required
- Active National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- Experience:
- Minimum 100+ documented endoscopic vein harvesting procedures (both radial and saphenous)
- Demonstrated experience in cardiothoracic surgery
- Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Credentialing & Compliance
- Must be credentialed and privileged through the VA Medical Staff Office
- Subject to approval by Medical Executive Committee and Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Ongoing clinical competency evaluations required
Training Requirements
- Annual VA-required training, including:
- HIPAA & Privacy
- Information Security Awareness
- Workplace Harassment Prevention
- Additional clinical and VA-mandated training as required
Health & Screening Requirements
- TB testing (annual)
- Proof of immunizations: MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Influenza
- Hepatitis B vaccination and titer
- Bloodborne pathogen training compliance
Additional Requirements
- Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)
- Compliance with all VA policies, HIPAA, and ethical standards
- Must not appear on the HHS OIG exclusion list
- Ability to pass background checks and credentialing
Why Join This Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-impact surgical environment supporting U.S. veterans, alongside a leading cardiothoracic surgery team within the VA healthcare system
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