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First Assistant/Physician Assistant -CVOR, Full Time, Flex Shift, Job #1755178

Palmetto General Hospital·Hialeah, Florida

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The Physician Assistant will perform endoscopic vein harvesting and assist with cardiac surgical procedures, including CPB cannulation and de-cannulation. They are also responsible for patient education and providing post-operative care such as dressing and debriding surgical incisions.

Position Summary

Cardiovascular/Physician Assistant (CVOR PA) must be quality driven and have proven ability to be a productive member of a cohesive team of peers, dedicated to providing optimum patient care; must exercise the highest degree of professional judgment under the direct supervision and guidance of a licensed physician; must maintain a professional attitude toward patients and exercise mature independent problem solving to meet the needs of the patients; must demonstrate understanding of procedures, policies and documentation required to ensure compliance with hospital standards of care.

Cardiovascular/Physician Assistant (CVOR PA) must be experienced in the following: independent endoscopic vein harvesting, first and second assisting with opening and closing, CPB cannulation and de-cannulation, preferred but not required endoscopic and/or open radial artery harvesting and percutaneous cannulation experience.

Position Qualification

Required clinical duties the CVOR PA will independently perform the following

  • Endoscopic vein harvesting
  • Preferred but not required open/endoscopic radial artery harvesting.
  • First and second assisting with opening and closing
  • First and second assisting with CPB cannulation and de-cannulation
  • Dress and debride surgical incisions.
  • Perform cardiac resuscitation and defibrillation as indicated.
  • Educate patients and their families about their cardiac surgical procedure.
  • Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients on the cardiac surgery service.

Required Licenses/Certifications

  • State of Florida Physician Assistant License, Active
  • Surgical Assistant Certification from an accredited school/national certification board
  • Cardiovascular surgery experience required (minimum of 1 year)

Must clear background and drug test required.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a State of Florida Physician Assistant License and a Surgical Assistant Certification. A minimum of one year of cardiovascular surgery experience is required.

  • professional certificate
  • Problem solving
  • Patient education
  • Defibrillation
  • Clinical documentation
  • Professional judgment
  • Cardiac surgery
  • First assisting
  • Endoscopic vein harvesting
  • Cardiac resuscitation
  • Second assisting
  • CPB cannulation
  • Surgical incision debridement

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Hialeah, Florida
Posted
Apr 22, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Palmetto General Hospital

Palmetto General Hospital opened its doors in 1971 with just 50 beds. Today, our hospital serves more than 130,000 patients per year. From bariatrics to breast cancer imaging, we’ve received many designations for quality care. Although we appreciate these prestigious honors, we...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Florida physician roles remain competitive

In Florida, physician openings are typically shaped by steady demand from large health systems, outpatient groups, and growing patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers often look for strong clinical credentials, current BLS certification, and readiness to work in fast-paced care settings; this posting also notes no prior experience is required, with a preferred associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential match and prepare examples of patient-care experience before applying.

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