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 benefits401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%Tuition ReimbursementPTO 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 ProgramEXPERIENCE - More than 1 Year of Experience as a first assist in CV/CTCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

       Physician Assistants (PA)

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