Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Palm Careers; Burlington (VT); Presencial; USD 95 000 - 142 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Retirement plan

CME allowance

Generous PTO

Resumo da oferta

Palm Careers is assisting a premier academic medical center in Burlington, VT to recruit a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant. This permanent, full-time role offers no weekends and no call, with a 40-hour week. You will be first-assist on CABG and valve replacements and receive EVH training.

You’ll join a collaborative team of surgeons and PAs and provide postoperative care in a busy program. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits accompany this opportunity, with a salary

Qualificações

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Eligible for PA licensure in Vermont.
• Minimum 4 years of PA experience, including 2 years in cardiac/thoracic surgery.
• CPR certification required.
• Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.

Responsabilidades

• First-assist in the operating room for CABG and valve replacement procedures.
• Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) with training if needed.
• Manage postoperative patients in progressive cardiac care units.
• Provide wound care, chest tube and pacemaker wire management, and discharge planning.
• Participate in case management conferences.
• Conduct some outpatient post-op follow-up in the clinic.

Conhecimentos

Physician Assistant program

PA licensure (VT)

Cardiothoracic surgery

CPR certification

Formação académica

Accredited PA program

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant - Burlington, VT

Permanent, Full-Time | No Weekends | No Call

Join a premier academic medical center in beautiful Burlington, Vermont, as a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team of 4 highly skilled surgeons and 4 experienced PAs, supporting a growing cardiovascular program that is regionally recognized for excellence.

Why This Role:

• Work-Life Balance: No weekends. No call. Predictable 40-hour work week (5x8s, either 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM).
• Cutting-Edge Practice: Exposure to a high-volume surgical program performing 10-12 cardiac cases per week, excluding TAVR.
• Collaborative Team: Work closely with surgeons, advanced practitioners, and multidisciplinary staff in a supportive academic environment.
• Professional Growth: Training available for endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH), with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• First-assist in the operating room for CABG and valve replacement procedures.
• Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) (training available if not already proficient).
• Manage postoperative patients in progressive cardiac care units.
• Provide wound care, chest tube and pacemaker wire management, and discharge planning.
• Participate in case management conferences.
• Conduct some outpatient post-op follow-up in the clinic.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Eligible for PA licensure in Vermont.
• Minimum 4 years of PA experience, including 2 years in cardiac/thoracic surgery.
• CPR certification required.
• Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $95,000 - $142,147 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, CME, and generous paid time off.

Location: Burlington, Vermont - a vibrant New England city offering outdoor recreation, a thriving cultural scene, and easy access to the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain.