Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

Palm Careers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Health

Dental

Matching 403B

Vision

Life

Job summary

Palm Health Resources is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for Western Tennessee. Join a cardiothoracic surgery group in a large tertiary hospital, assisting in complex cardiac/thoracic cases, with OR, hospital and clinic duties.

You will perform first assist, pre- and post-op care, rounds, and clinic follow-ups, with a mix of scheduled clinical hours and call. Eligible candidates should have CT surgery experience and Tennessee licensure or

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited PA program.
• NCCPA certification (PA-C).
• Tennessee license or eligible.
• ACLS typically required.
• Cardiothoracic or surgical experience 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).
• Support surgeons and manage perioperative care.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery experience

Patient care coordination

Communication

Education

Graduate of accredited PA program

Tools

NCCPA certification (PA-C)

Tennessee license

Job description

Palm Health Resources is hiring an experienced Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner in Western Tennessee!Cardiothoracic / Cardiovascular Physician Assistant Opening

Role

Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)

Practice setting: OR, hospital, and clinic

Team: Work with a cardiothoracic surgery group (3 experienced surgeons)

Facility: Large tertiary hospital

Core 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)
• This aligns with typical cardiothoracic PA dutiessupporting surgeons, managing perioperative care, and assisting in complex cardiac/thoracic cases.

Schedule & Structure

Mix of scheduled clinical hours + call

Requirements

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

Benefits

Client offering Comprehensive Benefits:

• Relocation Assistance
• Health
• Dental
• Matching 403B
• Vision
• Life
• and so much more!