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Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (CTPA) – Operating Room

GD Resources
San Francisco, CA

Job Details

Qualifications

Surgical techniques
Cardiovascular surgery
BLS Certification
OR experience
HIPAA
Cardiothoracic surgery
English
ACLS Certification
Experience working with cardiac care patients
Vascular surgery assistance experience
Advanced practice provider
Physician Assistant License
PA-C

Full Job Description

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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