Physician Assistant (PA) - Vascular Surgery Job in Birmingham, Alabama

Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant | Surgery Assist! | Grandview Medical Center

Profession

Physician Assistant (PA)

Specialty

Vascular Surgery

Job Description

Grandview Medical Center – Birmingham, AL, is seeking an experienced Vascular Surgical Physician Assistant to join our dedicated Vascular Surgery Team. This First Assist surgical role offers a unique opportunity to provide support to our Board Certified Vascular Surgeons and help round on their patients in the hospital. As part of a collaborative and dynamic team, you will play a key role in enhancing surgical efficiency and improving patient care.

Position Highlights:

Full-time, hospital employed position
Operating Room and inpatient setting
Support for three Board Certified Vascular Surgeons
At least one surgeon operating every day of the week
Adult patient care only

Responsibilities:

First Assist in Vascular surgeries and interventions in the Operating Room
Provide inpatient and follow-up care for hospitalized patients, including post-operative management, consults, and evaluations.
Collaborate with three Board Certified Vascular Surgeons to assist with patient assessments, treatment plans, and procedures.
Provide daily surgical support in a busy OR schedule and work alongside surgeons to manage a high-volume caseload.

Requirements:

1-2 years of experience in a Physician Assistant role, preferably in a surgical setting.
Surgical assist experience required; experience in vascular surgery a plus!
Current Physician Assistant license in the state of Alabama (or eligibility for licensure).
Ability to independently manage a wide range of tasks including patient rounds, assisting in surgery, and pre/post-operative care.

Comprehensive Financial Package may include:

Competitive salary
CME allowance
Vacation, health, dental, vision benefits
Licensure, dues, subscriptions

Job ID: 49147
Employment Type: Full Time
Accepts J-1 Waivers: No
Accepts H-1b Visas: No

Location Description

Grandview Medical Center

Grandview Medical Center is a 402-bed, tertiary care hospital serving residents of Birmingham and surrounding communities. The hospital offers programs and services in all medical and surgical areas. This includes cardiology, robotic surgery, oncology, neurology, women’s health, mental health, digestive diseases, geriatrics, physical medicine and rehab, sports medicine, cardiac and pulmonary rehab, and emergency care. The hospital’s medical staff includes more than 600 physicians representing 30 specialties and sub-specialties.

Birmingham, AL

The Birmingham metropolitan area is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The seven-county district has a population of slightly over one million and is the midpoint between the highest peaks of the Appalachian Mountains and the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. The region experiences an average annual temperature of 61.8 degrees, offering mild winters and a moderate climate.

Once known as the South’s largest manufacturing center, Birmingham is now among the most economically diversified in the nation. Healthcare, banking and finance, automotive manufacturing and professional services have replaced steel production as the leading economic sectors.

The greater Birmingham region offers an unprecedented quality of life. The housing market and cost of living are among the most affordable in the southeast. Area schools are nationally recognized among the nation’s best. Recreational amenities are abundant with all the cultural attributes of a much larger metropolitan area. Moreover, Birmingham is nestled in the hills and valleys of one of the most beautiful sections of the country.

Birmingham's main attractions include: