Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

NPACE; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

CME allowances

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Reston Hospital Center in Reston, VA is seeking Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistants to support Northern Virginia’s newest adult cardiothoracic surgery program. The ideal candidate is a certified PA with 2–5 years of CT surgery first assisting and vein harvest experience, ready to work a 7 on/7 off schedule.

The role offers a competitive salary with incentives and a comprehensive benefits package, including relocation assistance and CME allowances, in a high-volume, robotic surgery

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved PA program.
• Must be board-certified.
• Ability to obtain VA medical license and DEA license.
• 2–5 years of CT surgery assisting and vein harvest experience (minimum 1 year).

Responsibilities

• Assist in cardiothoracic surgery and vein harvests.
• Participate in call and support launch of a new program.
• Join a team of 2 FT physicians, 1 FT NP.
• Work with Getinge EVH System.

Skills

CT surgery experience

Board-certified

AMA-approved PA program

License eligibility (VA, DEA)

Education

AMA-approved PA program

Job description

Reston Hospital Center is seeking Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistants to support Northern Virginia’s newest adult cardiothoracic surgery program. The ideal candidate is a certified physician assistant with 2 to 5 years of experience first assisting in CT surgery and vein harvests.

Salary Estimate: $180000 - $250000 / year *

Qualified candidates:

• Graduate of an AMA-approved PA program
• Must be board-certified
• Ability to obtain a VA medical license, and DEA license
• 2 to 5 years of experience assisting in CT surgery and vein harvests of experience in CT surgery assist required, minimum 1 year of experience required
• 7 on/7 off schedule
• Strong clinical and communication skills, a team mentality, and innovative
• Participate in call and helping support the launch of a new program
• Getinge EVH System
• Join a team of 2 FT physicians, 1 FT NP

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary with incentive-based package
• Comprehensive benefits package with various options for health, life, and well-being
• 401(k) plan with annual match (based on years of service)
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase plan
• CME allowances
• Relocation assistance

About Reston Hospital Center:

• Reston Hospital Center is a 243-bed, full-service facility and medical campus that serves Northern Virginia
• Comprehensive robotic surgery program
• Level II Trauma and Level III NICU
• Highly regarded spine and orthopedic center with comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services
• Recognized by Healthgrades in the Top 5% of hospitals for patient safety and was named #1 in the state of Virginia in 2024 for surgical care and overall orthopedic services and #2 in the state for joint replacement
• A staple of the Reston area since 1986, the hospital is the perfect mix of a community hospital feel and state-of-the-art services with the dedicated leadership, medical staff, and board of trustees invested in the facility’s strategic growth, new talent acquisition, and high-quality, compassionate patient care

Reston is a Northern Virginia community in western Fairfax County, part of the Washington, D.C. metro area. NOVA is one of the nation’s most diverse regions, with international residents making up 27% of its population and representing over 120 countries. If considered a city, it would rank as the 10th largest in the U.S. The area blends nature, culture, and history, offering access to mountains, parks, wineries, shopping, and historic sites near the nation’s capital. Fairfax County is known for toptier schools, hosts 11 Fortune 500 headquarters, and has the country’s highest concentration of tech jobs along with the region’s largest number of minority-, woman-, and veteranowned businesses.

*The wage estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.