Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Opportunity

Medical Edge; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

401(k)

Strong leadership support

Job summary

StaffMed Health Partners in Kissimmee, FL, seeks a Board Certified Physician Assistant with Surgical First Assist experience to join a high-acuity cardiac surgery program, handling inpatient and outpatient care.

EVH experience is required; LVAD/ECMO exposure is a plus. Competitive salary with comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) within a national healthcare system; collaborative team of 2 surgeons and 5 APPs.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Physician Assistant required
• Surgical First Assist experience is mandatory
• Experience with EVH is required

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
• Join a collaborative team of CT surgeons and APPs
• Manage 1:4 call rotation (one weekend per month)
• Practice within a high-acuity cardiac surgery program

Skills

Surgical First Assist experience

EVH experience

Heart failure therapies exposure

Collaborative team culture

Job description

StaffMed Health Partners works nationally to connect advanced practice providers with high-quality surgical opportunities that support professional growth, clinical excellence, and long-term stability.

Practice Highlights / Qualifications

• Board Certified Physician Assistant Surgical First Assist experience required
• Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH) experience required
• Experience with advanced heart failure therapies (LVAD, Impella, ECMO, heart transplant) a plus
• Join a collaborative team of 2 Cardiothoracic Surgeons and 5 APPs
• Inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
• Call rotation of 1:4, including one weekend per month
• Practice within a high-acuity cardiac surgery program

Perks and Benefits

• Employed position with a national healthcare system
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits package and 401(k)
• Strong operational, clinical, and leadership support

Community / Lifestyle

• Kissimmee, Florida offers an exceptional lifestyle just minutes south of Orlando, blending world-class entertainment, outdoor recreation, and natural beauty.
• Residents enjoy easy access to theme parks, shopping, golf, fishing, top-rated schools, and major airports, with both Florida coasts within easy driving distance.