Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

AMN Healthcare; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation stipend

Comprehensive benefits

Light call schedule

Job summary

AMN Healthcare in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to join an award-winning CTS program in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor. The role emphasizes first assist in the OR, endoscopic vein harvesting, and pre/post-op consultations.

This Monday–Friday position offers a competitive compensation up to $225,000, sign-on and relocation support, and a comprehensive benefits package, with a light call schedule and collaborative team focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a first assist in the operating room.
• Experience with endoscopic vein harvesting procedures.
• Ability to perform pre- and post-operative consultations.

Responsibilities

• Provide first assist in the OR for cardiothoracic cases.
• Contribute to pre/post-op consultations and care coordination.

Skills

First assist in OR

Endoscopic vein harvesting

Pre/post-op consults

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Start Date: 7/1/2024 Pay Rate: $180000.00 - $225000.00

Eastern Iowa - Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant opening Join an award-winning 445-bed hospital in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor. The Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor is the #1 region for healthcare in the state of Iowa.

Cardiothoracic Surgery PA opportunity:

• Required Experience: first assist in the OR, endoscopic vein harvesting, and pre/post-op consults
• Work within a highly collegial and supportive Cardiothoracic Surgery team that is committed to excellence
• This CTS program was recently recognized for earning the 3-star STS rating
  • Less than 10 percent of open heart programs in the U.S. earn this STS three-star distinction
• The program was also, once again, recognized as one of the nation’s Top 50 cardiovascular hospitals by Fortune and IBM Watson Health (only hospital to earn this ranking in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor)
• Monday–Friday schedule with very light call schedule
• Compensation ranges up to $225,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Sign-on bonus and relocation stipend provided
• Comprehensive benefits package

Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor

An eclectic mid-sized city with metro population of 455,000 people. This inviting community is a wonderful place for providers to live, work, and raise a family. Filled with beautiful scenery and some of the friendliest individuals in the country – hence the “Iowa Nice” reputation they’ve earned

• Low cost of living + safe, family-friendly neighborhoods
• Iowa is ranked #12 for best education and school systems in the U.S.
• Iowa is ranked #6 best state to practice medicine
• Plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy—hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, golfing, and more
• A thriving arts + cultural scene with events and activities throughout the year
• Eastern Iowa Airport is widely regarded as one of the best regional airports in the U.S.

Facility Location

The second largest city in Iowa, Cedar Rapids sits adjacent to the picturesque Cedar River and lies just north of Iowa City. The city has become something of an unexpected arts epicenter in Eastern Iowa in recent years, boasting several flourishing art museums, including the National Czech and Slovak Museum and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, as well as a vibrant music and performing arts scene. Fans of the dramatic arts and live music can take in a show at the Paramount Theatre or Theatre Cedar Rapids after dining at one of the city's many fine eateries. Sports fans and fans of the outdoors have plenty of options too, with over 70 formally named parks offering all manner of outdoor recreation.

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.