Physician Assistant - ACTAT Surgery

Physician Assistant – Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. Join our dynamic Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery team as a dedicated Physician Assistant. In this vital role you will assist in a variety of critical surgical procedures, manage wound care and closures, and contribute to a smooth recovery and the best possible outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures including vein harvesting, venous and arterial lines, drive lines, suturing, and LVAD dressing management.
• Manage pre‑operative and post‑operative patient care and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to wound care, closure, and post‑surgical care practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery experience.
• One year of transplant experience.
• Current Texas Physician Assistant licensure and certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.
• BLS certification or department required specialty.
• Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment.

Benefits

• 100% covered medical premiums for full‑time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time – around 37‑38 days per year).
• Longevity pay – monthly payments after two years of service.Retirement/pension plan.

We take care of our employees! We offer work/life services such as free financial and legal counseling, free mental health counseling services, gym membership discounts, employee discounts, and resources for child and elder care.