Overview

Location: 4050 W. Memorial Road, OKC OK 73120.

Responsibilities

The Oklahoma Heart Hospital is seeking a highly skilled Surgery Physician Assistant to join our dynamic team. This critical role involves providing direct patient care within the Surgery Department and across other areas of the hospital as needed. The Surgery Advanced Practitioner will be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, conducting routine equipment checks, and actively participating in team collaboration to provide high-quality patient-focused care. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility with a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in surgical care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care in the Surgery Department and other areas as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations relevant to surgical practices and patient care.
• Participate in routine checks and maintenance of surgical equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
• Collaborate with the Surgery Director, Manager, and interdisciplinary team to optimize resource utilization and improve patient outcomes.
• Assist in cross-training of staff to enhance team competency and efficiency in the Surgery Department.
• Support hospital initiatives and projects that align with the hospital's mission and core values.
• Promote a teamwork-driven environment focused on delivering patient-centered care.

Scope of Practice:

As a Surgery Physician Assistant, you will operate within the specialized field of perioperative services, providing advanced clinical care in a surgical environment. This role includes performing critical intraoperative tasks, guided by evidence-based practices. The key duties include:

• Handling and/or cutting tissue during surgeries
• Providing surgical exposure for optimal visibility
• Using surgical instruments and medical devices effectively
• Performing suturing and wound closure
• Managing hemostasis during procedures
• Conducting saphenous vein harvesting as part of specific surgical procedures

Classification:
This position is classified as safety-sensitive, meaning it has the potential to affect the safety and health of the individual in the role, as well as others within the hospital environment.

Qualifications

Education - Baccalaureate degree or a minimum of two years of college credit or graduate from ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on education for the Physician Assistant) approved program. Current license as a Physician Assistant with the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure.

Licensure/Certification: Current BLS certification required.

Experience: Cardiology experience preferred.

As part of our team, you are empowered to work collaboratively with our physicians and other caregivers, and play an integral role in setting the standard for excellence in patient care. Every team member at OHH plays an integral role in our patients' experience. They are the reason OHH continues to serve the state and lead the nation. Be part of the future of cardiac care.