The Physician Assistants at CATSAA play an integral role in the perioperative management of patients. Besides performing routine duties such as histories & physical exams, daily patient rounds, patient education, and discharge summaries. PA's frequently perform invasive procedures such as thoracentesis, chest tube insertions, placement of indwelling pressure monitoring catheters and intra-aortic balloons, and the procurement of organs for transplantation.

For more information on Physician Assistant's visit the following links:

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Physician Assistant Residency Program - http://www.ctpa2b.com/Homex.html

The Association of Physician Assistants in Cardio Vascular Surgery - http://www.apacvs.org/

The American Academy of Physician Assistants - http://www.aapa.org/