Physician Assistant, Senior - Cardiac Surgery, FT

UVA Physicians Group seeks a Physician Assistant, Senior in Cardiac Surgery. The incumbent will prepare patients for surgery and function as a first or second assist in the operating room, perform open and endoscopic vein harvesting, and assist in the medical and surgical care of patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Required Qualifications:Physician Assistant degree.Certification by NCCPA.Licensure or eligible for licensure as a Physician's Assistant in the state of Virginia.Minimum of one year experience working in a healthcare setting preferred.Experience working in a functional surgical department a plus.We are located in beautiful Charlottesville, VA within an hour of Richmond and two hours of Washington, DC. This vibrant university town offers live music, theater and museums and is ranked as one of the best places to live in America.UPG employees enjoy a friendly, open culture that encourages personal responsibility and individual initiative. If you want to make a difference, pursue a career, and expand your horizons, then consider joining our team. We offer a great benefits package of health, dental, vision, 401(k) match plan, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holiday pay and corporate discounts. Additional benefits at no cost to employees include a retirement investment account and short- and long-term disability insurance.For additional information related to the position, please contact:Ellen Gilliland: esg8w@virginia.eduOffice: 434-970-2489 or cell: 434-282-5854Or to Express Your Interest In Less Than 60 Seconds, please visit http://www.uvpg.attnhr.com/jobs/124216/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace Contact Us: esg8w@virginia.edu