Cariovascular

The Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute is a nationally recognized organization that delivers comprehensive cardiovascular care for our region. We service all the major facilities in Ballad Health System and have multiple regional offices throughout Northeast Tennessee and Southwest organization is currently seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Vascular Surgery Team at the Holston Valley Medical Center campus. The PA will be responsible for assisting the CVA surgeons in areas of clinical practice under direct/indirect supervision as appropriate for his/her training and experience. Position includes clinic rotations a MondayFriday schedule with rotating call on weekends and include:First assist vascular surgical cases under the direct supervision of a surgeonMake and close incisions under the direct/indirect supervision of a surgeon drains sutures/staples provide wound care under indirect supervision of a surgeon. Participate in:oCost containment and quality improvement activities and gathering of research activitiesAct as a liaison between surgeons and patients/ with surgeons in the office clinic setting for preop and postop patient in call rotation with other surgery directly with surgeons when rounding on patients to include entering verbal and telephone with progress notes and discharge orders (signed by surgeon)Coordinate transfer of patients to and from outlying facilitiesInitial evaluation and triage of consults and presentations to surgeonsApplication of and management of wound vacSchedule hospital procedures/surgeries along with preadmission successful candidate will:Hold a Masters degree in a certified PA an active Tennessee license and valid BLS/ACLS training.