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09/12/2019
PA Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Health System
The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery has several openings for Physician Assistants to work strictly in the OR. The program you will be joining is one of the largest, most experienced cardiac and thoracic surgery groups in the world, our Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery cares for patients from all 50 states and around the world. Our surgeons offer virtually every type of cardiac surgery including elective or emergency surgery for heart valve disease, aortic aneurysm, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, Marfan syndrome and other less common conditions. This program also includes heart/lung transplants. You will perform in the first assist role alongside the surgeon and/or fellow/senior resident in cardiovascular and thoracic procedures. Within the role you will first assist in various duties during the surgical procedure such as coronary anastomosis, vein harvesting, suturing, etc. A review of the perioperative data for each case performed with Staff surgeons is an expectation in this role. There is a nine to twelve month orientation for this position. The hours range from 645am start to 1130pm. There are a variety of shift to be offered including; 4-10 hours shift, 3-13 hour shifts, and 2-8’s/2-12’s. There is day and evening shifts available for role. Open to new licensed graduates with an OR rotation preferably in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Contact Person: Vincent E. Kovacic
Phone: 2163123145
Email: kovaciv1@ccf.org
