Deborah Heart and Lung Center
PA - Physician Assistant (CT) Per Diem
Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Pemberton Heights, New Jersey, United States
Overview
Requisition Number: PHYSI004946. Date posted: 09/07/2025. Location: Browns Mills, New Jersey. Rate: $150 USD per hour.
Position Summary Seeking an experienced cardiothoracic operating room physician assistant with cardiothoracic experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong cardiothoracic surgery bypass, valve and aneurysm experience, in addition to endoscopic vein harvesting experience. As a surgical assistant PA, you will assist the cardiothoracic surgeon in the operating room in performing bypass, valve replacement/repair, aortic reconstruction, aneurysm repair and some minimally invasive approach procedures. This position will work directly with the cardiothoracic surgeon in the care of the surgical patient, pre-, intra-, and post-procedure and function on a rotation with two CT surgeons.
Responsibilities
Assist the cardiothoracic surgeon in the operating room during bypass, valve procedures, aortic reconstruction, aneurysm repair, and select minimally invasive procedures.
Harvest saphenous veins and radial arteries for coronary artery grafting and prepare grafts.
Assist attending surgeon as either a first or second assistant; maintain aseptic technique, tissue handling, hemostasis, and primary closure of sternotomies.
Provide perioperative care and participate in pre-, intra-, and post-procedure management; serve as a consultant to OR personnel regarding cardiac surgery protocols and patient care as directed by the supervising physician.
Experience and Education
Minimum 3-5 years PA experience with a CT surgery background.
Graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Licenses and Certifications
Current NCCPA certification/licensure.
Current BLS; ACLS certification preferred.
CDS and DEA licenses required for Physician Assistants.
Perks and Credentials
Per diem opportunity; hourly rate $150.00.
Approval of credentials and clinical privileges per Center procedure.
Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the employer's rights and relevant notices.
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Position Summary Seeking an experienced cardiothoracic operating room physician assistant with cardiothoracic experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong cardiothoracic surgery bypass, valve and aneurysm experience, in addition to endoscopic vein harvesting experience. As a surgical assistant PA, you will assist the cardiothoracic surgeon in the operating room in performing bypass, valve replacement/repair, aortic reconstruction, aneurysm repair and some minimally invasive approach procedures. This position will work directly with the cardiothoracic surgeon in the care of the surgical patient, pre-, intra-, and post-procedure and function on a rotation with two CT surgeons.
Responsibilities
Assist the cardiothoracic surgeon in the operating room during bypass, valve procedures, aortic reconstruction, aneurysm repair, and select minimally invasive procedures.
Harvest saphenous veins and radial arteries for coronary artery grafting and prepare grafts.
Assist attending surgeon as either a first or second assistant; maintain aseptic technique, tissue handling, hemostasis, and primary closure of sternotomies.
Provide perioperative care and participate in pre-, intra-, and post-procedure management; serve as a consultant to OR personnel regarding cardiac surgery protocols and patient care as directed by the supervising physician.
Experience and Education
Minimum 3-5 years PA experience with a CT surgery background.
Graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Licenses and Certifications
Current NCCPA certification/licensure.
Current BLS; ACLS certification preferred.
CDS and DEA licenses required for Physician Assistants.
Perks and Credentials
Per diem opportunity; hourly rate $150.00.
Approval of credentials and clinical privileges per Center procedure.
Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the employer's rights and relevant notices.
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