Cardiothoracic PA — First Assist in Complex Cardiac Surgery

Palm Careers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Health in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to join its growing surgical team. The role is hospital-based with no outpatient clinic responsibilities, focusing on operative and inpatient care across multiple hospital locations.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PA program, NCCPA certification, and an active Arizona license or ability to obtain. Prior cardiothoracic OR experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA Certification required.
• Active Arizona license or ability to obtain.
• Prior operating room experience required; CT surgery experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

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

Skills

NCCPA Certification

Active Arizona license

Prior operating room experience

Cardiothoracic surgery experience

Excellent communication & teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Palm Health in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to join its growing surgical team. The role is hospital-based with no outpatient clinic responsibilities, focusing on operative and inpatient care across multiple hospital locations.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PA program, NCCPA certification, and an active Arizona license or ability to obtain. Prior cardiothoracic OR experience is highly preferred.