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AP Health · 1 day ago

Cardiac Clinical Director

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

AP Health is a private practice comprised of advanced practice providers, providing perioperative services to hospitals and surgery centers. They are seeking a highly experienced Physician Assistant to serve as the Clinical Director of Cardiac Surgery, combining surgical first-assist responsibilities with operational and program management duties.

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Responsibilities

Partner with leadership to identify staffing needs, assist in interviewing advanced practice providers and clinical staff, and lead onboarding/training initiatives to ensure smooth integration into the surgical team

Support service line growth by fostering relationships with referring physicians, participating in outreach efforts, and contributing to strategic planning for expanding surgical volumes and new service offerings

Oversee day-to-day coordination of surgical schedules, staffing coverage, and resource allocation; implement process improvements to maximize OR efficiency and optimize patient flow

Lead initiatives focused on clinical outcomes, compliance, and patient satisfaction

Function as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room for cardiac procedures

Position and drape patients under the direction of the surgeon

Perform Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)

Conduct comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physicals

Round on post-op patients in ICU and step-down units

Participate in a rotating schedule for weekend and night CVOR coverage

Qualification

Cardiac surgery experienceSurgical first assistLeadership experienceTexas State LicenseBoard certificationBLSACLS certificationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsStrategic mindsetCollaboration skills