
UT Dell Medical School
Surgical Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular
Austin, TX
Responsibilities:
Operating Room based Physician Assistants will primarily work assisting in the cardiovascular operating room.
Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview, and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs health assessments, screening, and patient care.
Provides direct treatment and management of conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning health conditions, treatment options and community resources.
Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.Participates in orientation and education of staff and students.
Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
A board-certified Physician Assistant in good standing and credentialed by the Texas Medical Board with Prescriptive Authority and minimum 1 year experience in cardiothoracic surgical first assisting with proficiency in endoscopic and open conduit harvest.
Ability to work efficiently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.
Ability to address individuals and information with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality in various situations.
Capacity to work well with physicians and other care providers as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare delivery team.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
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Salary Range:
$140,000+ depending on qualifications
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT
Standard office equipment
Repetitive use of a keyboard
May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT
Standard office equipment
Repetitive use of a keyboard
May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.
Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
About UT Dell Medical School
About Dell Medical School and the University of Texas at Austin Medical Center
As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation’s leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.
The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals – A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson – plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.
The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.
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Compensation Details
We provide a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package designed to attract individuals with exceptional clinical skills. 100% employer-paid PPO medical plan with prescription drug coverage, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and malpractice insurance. Vision and dental plans, flexible spending accounts, voluntary group life insurance, and both short-term and long-term disability insurance. Comprehensive retirement plan through the Teacher Retirement System, along with additional voluntary options to enhance your financial security. Generous paid time off, including sick leave and holiday pay, along with compensatory time and wellness initiatives. On-site childcare and various other benefits to support our employees. This is an exciting opportunity for professional growth, featuring mentorship, development programs, and merit-based increases.
Posted August 19, 2026