Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (CTPA)

San Francisco, CA

Part Time

XX - San Fran CTPA

Experienced

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (CTPA) to provide onsite services to eligible beneficiaries of the San Francisco VA Health Care System located at 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121. If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers.

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. The schedule is typically Tuesday-Thursday plus call.

Responsibilities

Serve as first and second assistant in cardiothoracic surgery cases in the operating room
Perform endoscopic radial and saphenous vein harvesting (extensive experience required)
Provide ultrasound‑guided arterial and venous access for central line placement
Insert and remove:
- Chest tubes and pigtail catheters
- Swan‑Ganz catheters
- Pacing wires
Perform cardioversion
Act as bedside assistant for robotic cardiothoracic procedures
Participate in direct patient care (approximately 99.8% of role)
Complete required clinical documentation in the VA’s electronic health record (EHR)
Follow VA medical staff bylaws, quality assurance, patient safety, and infection control standards
Participate in quality improvement, OPPE, and performance monitoring activities as required

Qualifications

Active, full, unrestricted Physician Assistant license issued by any U.S. state, territory, or DC
Board certification (NCCPA / PANCE) required
Must maintain all licenses, certifications, and credentials throughout the contract
Documented experience of 100+ endoscopic procedures for both:
- Radial vein harvesting
- Saphenous vein harvesting
Demonstrated proficiency in:
- Robotic cardiothoracic surgery (bedside assistant)
- Advanced cardiothoracic OR procedures
Must successfully complete VA credentialing and privileging
Subject to review and approval by the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body
Must meet VA background investigation and PIV badge requirements
Must comply with all VA training mandates, including:
- BLS
- ACLS
Must hold or obtain an NPI number

All candidates must be able to:

Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
Lift up to 20 lbs
Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
Push/pull with 30 lbs of force

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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