Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery PA

Montefiore; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ViziRecruiter, LLC is seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant in New York to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under supervising physicians across pre-, intra-, and post-operative management.

The role requires an ARC-PA accredited PA program graduate, NY license, NCCPA certification, and 2+ years in CV/Thoracic surgery, with rotating 12.5-hour shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current New York State PA license.
• NCCPA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform detailed physical examinations.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Develop, implement, and manage individualized treatment plans for CV/Thoracic surgery patients.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• First assist in cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures.
• Provide post-operative care, including ICU and step-down unit management.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, recovery, and long-term care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Cardiovascular surgery

Patient assessment

Emergency care

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Master's degree preferred

Tools

NCCPA certification

Job description

ViziRecruiter, LLC is seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant in New York to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under supervising physicians across pre-, intra-, and post-operative management.

The role requires an ARC-PA accredited PA program graduate, NY license, NCCPA certification, and 2+ years in CV/Thoracic surgery, with rotating 12.5-hour shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.