Cardiac Surgery PA: OR First-Assist & ICU Rotations

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Mentorship

Competitive salary

Work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Relocation bonus

Retirement match

CME allowance

Student loan repayment

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, NH is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join the Cardiac Surgery section. The APP will rotate through ICU, floor, and OR, with opportunities to act as first-assist for coronary, valve, and complex procedures for experienced PAs/APRNs.

The role emphasizes education of patients and families, research involvement through Geisel School of Medicine, and a strong focus on work-life balance with a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BLS and ACLS certification
• Current certification to practice as a PA or APRN in NH
• Successful completion of an approved PA/APRN program
• Specialty certification as RNFA or NCCPA certification
• First‑assist, cardiac, and vein harvesting experience required; ICU experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Rotate in ICU/Floor/Operating Room.
• First‑assist for cardiac operations for experienced PAs/APRNs with RNFA.
• Vein harvesting and cardiac surgery 1st assist experience required.
• Involvement in research and potential faculty appointment through Geisel School of Medicine.

Job description

Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, NH is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join the Cardiac Surgery section. The APP will rotate through ICU, floor, and OR, with opportunities to act as first-assist for coronary, valve, and complex procedures for experienced PAs/APRNs.

The role emphasizes education of patients and families, research involvement through Geisel School of Medicine, and a strong focus on work-life balance with a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.