**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. As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.