Physician Assistant - CV​/CT Surgery - First Assist

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Health – The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery team as a First Assist at The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, with occasional floating to our Heart Hospitals in Dallas and Frisco.

• First assist in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures
• Preoperative and postoperative patient management
• Participate in on-call coverage for the CV surgery service
• Collaborate with surgeons, APPs, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered surgical care

• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, typically 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Schedule may vary when assigned to call
• Primary location:
  The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano
• Occasional floating to Dallas and Frisco Heart Hospitals
• Rotating weekday call (approximately once per week)
• Rotating weekend call (Friday–Sunday) every 4th or 5th weekend

• 14 Surgeons
• 12 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
• Established and collaborative CV surgery service

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Active or eligible Texas PA license
• Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic surgical experience strongly preferred
• Will consider candidates with 2+ years of general surgery or other surgical specialty experience
• Demonstrated first-assist and perioperative skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-based surgical environment

• Nationally recognized heart and vascular program
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Predictable weekday schedule with structured call rotation
• Opportunity to practice in a premier Heart Hospital setting

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - More than 1 Year of Experience as a first assist in CV/CT
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

Physician Assistants (PA)
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.