Cardiothoracic Surgical PA

StaffMed Health Partners; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + RVU incentive + Quality bonus

Balanced call schedule

Access to continuing medical education

Full suite of medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits

Job summary

A notable healthcare organization in Dallas is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join its dynamic Cardiothoracic Surgery team. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, performing procedures, and managing patient care. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of Endovascular Vein Harvesting experience and strong clinical skills. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Current Texas PA license and NCCPA certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of Endovascular Vein Harvesting (EVH) experience required.
• 2–3 years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery, critical care or related surgical specialty is preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and DEA registration required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, APPs, and specialists.
• First-assist in OR, manage pre- and post-operative care, ICU/step-down rounding.
• Perform procedures including chest tube removal, wound care, and line removal.
• Contribute to patient education, discharge planning, and quality initiatives.

Skills

Endovascular Vein Harvesting (EVH)

Cardiothoracic surgery

Critical care

Strong clinical skills

Excellent communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Texas PA license

NCCPA certification

Job description

Overview

StaffMed Health Partners has partnered with one of the large healthcare systems in the Dallas / Fort Worth metro to assist them with recruiting an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to join a dynamic Cardiothoracic Surgery team. This PA will work alongside 4 experienced surgeons and 3 PAs. This is a high-autonomy role focused on full-spectrum adult cardiac care—pre-op, intra-op, post-op, and outpatient follow-up—at their flagship hospital in Dallas.

Practice Highlights

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, APPs, and specialists
• First-assist in OR, manage pre- and post-operative care, ICU/step-down rounding
• Focused support of one lead surgeon, with shared call (1:3 weekday, 1:4 weekend)
• Perform procedures including chest tube removal, wound care, and line removal
• Mix of inpatient and outpatient care
• Contribute to patient education, discharge planning, and quality initiatives

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary + RVU incentive + Quality bonus
• Balanced call schedule and supportive team structure
• Access to continuing medical education and professional development
• Affiliation with a leading health system
• Full suite of medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current Texas PA license and NCCPA certification
• Minimum 2 years of Endovascular Vein Harvesting (EVH) experience required
• 2–3 years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, or related surgical specialty
• BLS, ACLS, and DEA registration required
• Strong clinical skills in managing complex surgical patients, both inpatient and outpatient
• Excellent communication, procedural, and EMR documentation skills, with the ability to work autonomously in a high-acuity setting

If you are interested in living in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area and want to be a part of an innovative and fast-growing team that is dedicated to providing the best healthcare services to the residents of the area, then I would love to discuss this opportunity with you. For additional information about this opportunity, you may email [e-mail] or call/text Alex Higgins at 214-499-1049.

I look forward to working with you!

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