Cardiothoracic Physician's Assistant

CaroMont Health; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary guarantee

Relocation allowance

CME allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

CaroMont Health in Gastonia, NC is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgical Physician Assistant to join a tight-knit team of two surgeons and three PAs. The role focuses on operative first assistance, postoperative ICU/floor care, and follow-up clinic visits within a high-volume cardiovascular surgery program.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in cardiothoracic surgery, is board-certified, and proficient in endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery.
• Board-certified Cardiac Surgical Physician Assistant.
• Experience in endoscopic vein harvesting and First Assisting.
• Experience in postoperative ICU care and clinic follow-ups.

Responsibilities

• Operative first assistance of cardiac surgeons.
• Postoperative ICU and floor patient care and follow-up clinic visits.

Skills

Cardiac surgery

First assist

Endoscopic vein harvesting

ICU postoperative care

Job description

Cardiothoracic Surgical Physician Assistant Opportunity

Outstanding opportunity for an experienced (minimum 3 years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery preferred), board certified Cardiac Surgical Physician Assistant to join two Physicians and three Physician Assistants in an established single specialty cardiovascular surgery practice in Gastonia, NC. The Program currently does 300 open hearts per year, 100 thoracic cases and 75 TAVRS.

Responsibilities will include operative first assistance of cardiac surgeons (experience in endoscopic vein harvesting required as well as proficiency in First Assisting), postoperative care of ICU and floor patients as well as follow-up clinic visits.

CaroMont Regional Medical Center is a comprehensive and progressive hospital system with state-of-the-art ORs and Cath labs and an active medical staff of over 400 physicians representing all medical subspecialties including established surgical and intensivist practices. Our 476-bed main campus is located in Gastonia, NC. We also have a brand-new satellite campus in Belmont, NC which opened its doors to the public in January 2025.

This will be an employed opportunity and will offer a competitive compensation package including salary guarantee, non-productive paid time off, generous benefits, and CME and relocation allowance.

Lovely family-oriented communities offer the benefits of living in a small community with lovely neighborhoods andan excellentselection of public and private schools. Each community islocated minutes from the Charlotte metro area which offers a wide variety of shopping, fine dining, professional sporting events, concerts, cultural events, universities, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Enjoy a four-season climate and outdoor recreation with lakes, mountains, and beaches accessible by a short drive.