Cardiac Surgery - Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant / Associate Job with LifePoint Hea[...]

PracticeLink; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant to join their expanding team in Hickory, North Carolina. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced surgeons in a supportive environment, focusing on both inpatient rounding and outpatient clinic duties. The role includes shared call responsibilities, ensuring a balanced work-life dynamic. With competitive compensation, including a base salary and production incentives, this position also provides various benefits such as CME allowances and student loan assistance. If you're looking to advance your career in a thriving community known for its affordability and quality of life, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

CME Allowance

Sign-on Bonus

Student Loan Assistance

Relocation Allowance

Health Benefits

Retirement Plan

Marketing and Practice Growth Support

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of surgery experience.
• Non-operative APP role with inpatient and outpatient duties.

Responsibilities

• Join two CV Surgeons and assist in outpatient clinic.
• Shared call - 10 days per month.

Skills

Surgery Experience

Patient Care

Clinical Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Cardiac Surgery - Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant / Associate Job with LifePoint Health in Hickory, NC

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Frye Regional Medical Center, a Duke Lifepoint Hospital in Hickory, North Carolina (1hr from Charlotte), is expanding its team with an employed, full-time Cardiovascular Surgery APP.

About the Position:

• Join two CV Surgeons
• Outpatient Clinic conveniently located on the hospital campus
• Expanding CV Surgery Program
• Non-operative APP role
• Inpatient rounding and outpatient clinic duties
• Shared call - 10 days per month
• Requires 2 years of surgery experience

Recruitment Package may include:

• Competitive base salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Sign-on bonus
• Student loan assistance
• Relocation allowance
• Health benefits + retirement plan
• Marketing and practice growth support

About the Hospital:

Frye Regional Medical Center (FRMC), a 355-bed facility, is part of the Duke LifePoint Healthcare system. FRMC provides access to over 50 primary care and specialty providers through the FryeCare Physician network, including OB/Gyn, oncology, cardiology, behavioral health, orthopedics, general and bariatric surgery, among others.

About the Community:

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Hickory is situated between Charlotte and Asheville (75 miles). Recognized as one of the "Best Places to Live in NC" in 2020 by U.S. News & World Report and among the "Most Affordable Cities" in the U.S., Hickory offers a rich blend of tradition and modern amenities, from furniture manufacturing to recreational activities.