Physician Assistant - CV/CT Surgery - First Assist

CV/CT Surgery First Assist Physician Assistant

Baylor Scott & White Health - The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery team as a First Assist at The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, with occasional floating to our Heart Hospitals in Dallas and Frisco.

Position Overview

The CV/CT Surgery First Assist PA will work closely with a collaborative, high-performing surgical team, providing perioperative care and first-assist support for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic procedures in a well-established heart program.

Schedule --------

Monday-Friday, typically 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Schedule may vary when assigned to call

Call Requirements -----------------

Rotating weekday call (approximately once per week) Rotating weekend call (Friday-Sunday) every 4th or 5th weekend

Practice Setting ----------------

Primary location: The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano Occasional floating to Dallas and Frisco Heart Hospitals

Case Volume ------------

1-2 cardiovascular surgery cases per day, depending on call coverage

Team Structure ----------------

14 Surgeons 12 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) Established and collaborative CV surgery service

Key Responsibilities ----------------------

• First assist in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures
• Preoperative and postoperative patient management
• Participate in on-call coverage for the CV surgery service
• Collaborate with surgeons, APPs, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered surgical care

Experience and Qualifications -----------------------------

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program Active or eligible Texas PA license Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic surgical experience strongly preferred Will consider candidates with 2+ years of general surgery or other surgical specialty experience Demonstrated first-assist and perioperative skills Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-based surgical environment

Why Baylor Scott & White Health -------------------------------

Nationally recognized heart and vascular program Supportive, team-oriented culture Predictable weekday schedule with structured call rotation Opportunity to practice in a premier Heart Hospital setting

BENEFITS ----------

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

Belonging Statement -------------------

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program EXPERIENCE - More than 1 Year of Experience as a first assist in CV/CT CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Physician Assistants (PA) Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.