Physician Assistant - CV / CT - Inpatient

Job Title : Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery (Inpatient)

Location : Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano, Plano, TX

Schedule : 10-hour days, 4 days per week

Weekend Coverage : Rotates through every 4-5 weekends

About Us :

Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano is ranked among the busiest and highest-rated heart hospitals in the United States. We offer nationally recognized care and surgeries, led by a dedicated cardiac and vascular team. Our hospital performs life-saving procedures such as endovascular surgery, CABG surgery, heart valve surgery, and ventricular assist device implantation. Consistently ranked as a top heart hospital in the country by U.S. News & World Report, we are also recognized for excellence in cardiology and heart surgery.

Position Overview :

Seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Cardiovascular Surgery (CVS) team at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano. This role will focus on inpatient care for non-operative cardiovascular surgery patients. You will be expected to perform autonomously as a provider, with direct feedback and support from the physician team and your APP peers.

In this role, you will manage pre- and post-operative CV surgery patients, perform chart checks, assess patients, conduct rounds independently and with physicians, place orders, establish plans of care, conduct consults, and assist with patient discharges. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and support a team of 9 full-time CV surgery APPs. This is an exciting opportunity to provide exceptional care within a team that is committed to saving lives and improving the health of our patients.

Day-to-Day Duties Include :

• Performing chart checks and patient assessments
• Rounding independently and with physicians
• Placing orders and establishing comprehensive care plans
• Performing consults and discharging patients
• Managing pre- and post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients
• Collaborating with multiple disciplines to provide optimal care
• Working within a team of APPs, each assigned to specific service lines
• Supporting all cardiovascular surgery physician partners at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano

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 :

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Physician Assistants (PA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) : Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.