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CV/CT Surgery First Assist Physician Assistant *Baylor Scott & White Health - The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano* Baylor Scott & White Health 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*. Position Overview The CV/CT Surgery First Assist PA will work closely with a collaborative, high-performing surgical team, providing perioperative care and first-assist support for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic procedures in a well-established heart program. Schedule * *Monday-Friday*, typically *7:00 AM - 3:30 PM* * Schedule may vary when assigned to call Call Requirements * *Rotating weekday call* (approximately once per week) * *Rotating weekend call* (Friday-Sunday) every *4th or 5th weekend* Practice Setting * Primary location: *The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano* * Occasional floating to *Dallas and Frisco Heart Hospitals* Case Volume * *1-2 cardiovascular surgery cases per day*, depending on call coverage Team Structure * *14 Surgeons* * *12 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)* * Established and collaborative CV surgery service Key Responsibilities * 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 Experience and Qualifications * 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 Why Baylor Scott & White Health * 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 *BENEFITS* 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 *Belonging Statement* We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported. *QUALIFICATIONS* * 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.