SummaryThe physician assistant will function within the setting of the cardiothoracic section of the department of surgery at the RLR VA Medical Center. Provide medical and surgical care for both inpatients and outpatients in the sections of cardiothoracic surgery and surgical intensive care - serving as the primary coordinator for the physicians and PA/ARNP providers. Cardiothoracic patients often have concomitant medical problems and are multi-symptomatic.DutiesCardiothoracic Surgery Duties: Provide medical and surgical care for both inpatients and outpatients in the sections of cardiothoracic surgery and surgical intensive care - serving as the primary coordinator for the physicians and PA/ARNP providersCardiothoracic