Cardiothoracic PA: OR‑Focused Surgery Team | Relocation

Palm Careers; Tennessee; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) match

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Palm Health Resources is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner for Western Tennessee. The role involves in OR first assist, perioperative patient management, and clinic follow-ups within a large tertiary hospital.

Requirements include a graduate PA program, NCCPA certification (PA-C), and Tennessee licensure or eligibility; ACLs are typically required, with prior cardiothoracic or surgical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited PA program.
• NCCPA certification (PA-C) required.
• Tennessee license (or eligible) required.
• Cardiothoracic or surgical experience preferred.
• ACLs typically required.

Responsibilities

• First assist in cardiothoracic surgeries.
• Pre-op and post-op patient management.
• Rounding and inpatient care.
• Clinic responsibilities and follow-ups.
• Procedures (e.g., chest tubes, lines depending on scope).

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery experience

Perioperative patient management

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited PA program

NCCPA certification (PA-C)

Tennessee license (or eligible)

Job description

Palm Health Resources is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner for Western Tennessee. The role involves in OR first assist, perioperative patient management, and clinic follow-ups within a large tertiary hospital.

Requirements include a graduate PA program, NCCPA certification (PA-C), and Tennessee licensure or eligibility; ACLs are typically required, with prior cardiothoracic or surgical experience preferred.