Arizona Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant Perm

Palm Careers; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Health in Arizona is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to join its growing surgical team. This hospital-based role focuses on operative and inpatient care with no outpatient clinic responsibilities.

You will serve as first assist in cardiac procedures, perform vein harvesting, and manage pre- and post-operative care in collaboration with surgeons and nursing staff across multiple hospitals in the Phoenix area.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA Certification is required.
• Active Arizona license or ability to obtain is required.
• Prior operating room experience is required.
• Cardiothoracic Surgery experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
• Endoscopic and open vein harvesting.
• Daily inpatient rounding.
• Pre-operative and post-operative patient management.
• Inpatient consultations and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participation in shared call coverage.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

NCCPA Certification

Arizona license or ability to obtain

Job description

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Phoenix, Arizona

Palm Health has joined an established and highly respected cardiothoracic surgery practice in Arizona that is seeking a Physician Assistant to join its growing surgical team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a team of experienced cardiothoracic surgeons in a high-volume cardiac surgery program serving multiple leading hospitals throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.

The position is entirely hospital-based with no outpatient clinic responsibilities, allowing providers to focus on operative and inpatient care.

Position Highlights

• Join an established team of Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistants
• First assist in a variety of cardiac surgical procedures
• Hospital-based practice
• No clinic responsibilities
• Shared call rotation (1:4)
• Exposure to complex and diverse cardiac surgical cases
• Collaborative surgical team environment
• Multiple hospital locations

Responsibilities

• First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures
• Endoscopic and open vein harvesting
• Daily inpatient rounding
• Pre-operative and post-operative patient management
• Inpatient consultations
• Coordination of care with surgeons, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams
• Participation in shared call coverage

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA Certification
• Active Arizona license or ability to obtain
• Prior operating room experience required
• Vein harvesting experience preferred
• Cardiothoracic Surgery experience strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills