Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

Full Job Description

Palm Health is working with a leading Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery practice in southeast Virginia seeking a highly skilled and experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to join their premier CT Surgery team. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to work in a collaborative, high-performing environment focused on delivering exceptional outcomes for adult cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients.Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care across the surgical continuum: pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative for cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients.
• Perform Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) for CABG procedures.
• Assist in surgical cases and manage ICU and outpatient clinic responsibilities.
• Collaborate with surgeons, fellow PAs, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams.

Schedule & Setting

• Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Call: 1:2 rotation
• Practice Setting: Hospital-based and outpatient
• Patient Population: Adults (18+), mix of inpatient and outpatient
• Average Caseload:
• Outpatient: 1–5 patients/day
• Inpatient: 5–10 patients/day
• EMR: Epic

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery as a PA.
• Proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting and OR/ICU procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families and staff.
• Current NCCPA certification and Virginia PA license (or eligibility).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive guaranteed base salary (no productivity factor).
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance (2x base salary)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Wellness and EAP programs
• FSA and HSA options
• Paid Time Off: 32 days annually
• CME Allowance: $3,000/year
• Relocation Assistance Available

Why Join This Team?This organization is part of a nationally respected health system committed to compassionate, high-quality care and community health advancement. The team fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Apply TodayIf you’re a dedicated PA with CT Surgery experience, we invite you to join a collaborative team in one of the most desirable regions in the Southeast.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Cardiothoracic surgery: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Current NCCPA certification (Required)
• Virginia PA license (Required)
• Proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting (Preferred)
• OR/ICU procedures (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road