Cardiac Surgery PA

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Malpractice with tail coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant (RNFA) to support cardiothoracic teams, ensuring smooth transitions from OR to outpatient care. In this role you will perform vein harvesting, intraoperative tasks, and lead post-operative clinics within a high-performing team to improve cardiac health outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds PA-C, AZ license, NCCPA certification, and DEA registration, with a strong cardiovascular background and ability to work a

Qualifications

• PA-C credential required.
• Active or eligible Arizona license.
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cardiothoracic operative and postoperative care.
• Perform endoscopic vein harvesting and participate in intraoperative procedures.
• Lead post-operative outpatient clinics and manage patient rounds.
• Prescribe medications within scope and collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain credentialing criteria for medical staff and ensure patient safety.

Skills

PA-C

Arizona license

NCCPA

DEA registration

Credentialing

Education

Accredited PA program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant (RNFA), you will help cardiothoracic surgical teams manage high-acuity patients so they can achieve optimal post-operative recovery and improved cardiac health outcomes. Operating in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, you will serve as a vital link in the continuum of care, ensuring seamless transitions from the operating room to long-term outpatient clinical management.

In this role, you will perform essential clinical duties, including endoscopic vein harvesting, participation in intraoperative procedures, and management of patient rounds. You will be expected to perform diagnostic interpretations, prescribe medications, and lead post-operative outpatient clinics while collaborating within a high-performing multidisciplinary team to drive quality assurance and patient safety initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you must possess current licensure as a Physician Assistant with an active Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification. Candidates should demonstrate a strong background in cardiovascular care, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, and a commitment to maintaining a rotating call schedule at St. Joe's and Chandler Regional medical facilities.

We are offering full benefits, CME allowance, Malpractice with tail coverage, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. We also offer a retirement plan with employer match. Qualified candidates may also be eligible for student loan repayment.

Job Requirements

Required

PA

• Degree as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Active or eligible license in the state of Arizona
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Must hold and maintain: a.) AZ Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants License, b.) NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant
• Valid DEA registration.
• Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff.

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed provider group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 350 providers and 850 support staff who cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 sub-specialty services. The physicians and APPs provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic research and leadership roles. DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

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