Position TitlePhysician Assistant CVOR (PA)
Job DescriptionPurpose & Scope:The Cardiovascular Physician Assistant, First Assist (CV PA FA) is a highly skilled clinician who has received didactic and clinical training to function in the peri-operative environment, including, intra-operative first assisting. In the absence of a doctor, the CV PA FA exercises autonomy in medical decision-making. All PAs work under the ultimate supervision of a licensed physician, who is responsible for all decisions made regarding patient care.
Education:- Graduation from a physician assisting program is required.
Experience:- Two years of clinical experience is required.
- One year as a Cardiovascular First Assist is required.
- One year as a Physician Assistant is preferred.
Certification/Licensure:- Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.
- Certification through NCCPA-Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery is preferred.
- ACLS certification required.
Additional Job DescriptionPay & Benefits: Commensurate with experience. Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.
- Employee-Led Engagement and Wellness Committee dedicated to make work a fun and healthy place to work
- Annual Employee Survey - Your Voice is Heard at VHC!
- Paid Major Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment
- Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training
- Clinical and Research Pathways Eligible
- Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
- Employee Wellness Benefits
- Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
- VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy
- VHC Retirement Program
- Workforce Enhancement Program
- Work/Life Discounts Program
- Free onsite parking
- Commuter Benefits
- Family Leave
- 401(k) + Match
- and much more!
