Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

We are hiring an experienced Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant in beautiful Raleigh, NC for a high-profile cardiac surgery group! The candidate must be proficient in Endoscopic Vein Harvesting. This is a full-time permanent position.

Job Description

• First or second assist with adult cardiac surgery
• Assist with patient care management on the floor and in clinic when not in the operating room
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5 eight-hour shifts per week
• Work only 1 in every 6 weekends
• Take one weekday OR backup call per week (two weekdays every 4th week) and one weekend call every 4 weeks
• Must live within a radius to respond to calls within 45 minutes

Requirements

• Previous experience with Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) is required
• Experience with radial artery harvest preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Salary range: $125K - $190K
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, matching 403B, life, disability, and much more

The surgeons are extremely supportive and appreciative of all the APP efforts. We currently have 3 surgeons and are performing about 500 heart surgeries per year. There are currently 3 OR PAs (this is a replacement position for the 4th) and 2 APPs working on the floor/clinic NPs.