Lead Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

Palm Careers; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Health Resources is seeking a Lead Cardiothoracic Advanced Practice Provider to oversee both clinical and leadership aspects of a CT surgery program. The role balances hands-on inpatient CT care with staffing, onboarding, and education responsibilities in a physician-led environment.

Ideal candidates bring experience in high-acuity surgical or ICU settings and a passion for mentorship, process improvement, and team development within a developing service line.

Qualifications

• Experienced in high-acuity surgical or ICU settings.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Clinical knowledge in cardiothoracic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct inpatient cardiothoracic surgery care.
• Lead and support APP staffing, coverage, and workflow coordination.
• Oversee onboarding, training, and clinical competency development.
• Serve as a clinical role model and support team performance and engagement.
• Collaborate with physicians and leadership to improve quality and efficiency.
• Support performance improvement, research, and clinical initiatives.
• Assist with credentialing and ensure adherence to clinical standards and protocols.
• Facilitate communication across clinical teams and departments.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Team building

Communication

Mentorship

Process improvement

Education

Cardiothoracic PA certification

Job description

Palm Health Resources is hiring several experienced Cardiothoracic Advanced Practice Providers for a high profile health system in West Virginia!We are open to considering locum, locum to perm and perm candidates for the role!We are hiring a Lead Cardiothoracic PA and staff Pas to support the expansion of the program. ÂThis is a working lead position with administrative oversight and clinical duties.

These positions are full continuum of care cardiothoracic PA roles with Operating Room duties, ICU, pre and post op care.

The Lead Role combines hands-on inpatient cardiothoracic surgery care with clinical leadership responsibilities. The Clinical Lead APP will help coordinate APP staffing, education, onboarding, and ongoing professional development while supporting quality improvement and operational efficiency across the service line.

• Provide direct inpatient cardiothoracic surgery care
• Lead and support APP staffing, coverage, and workflow coordination
• Oversee onboarding, training, and clinical competency development
• Serve as a clinical role model and support team performance and engagement
• Collaborate with physicians and leadership to improve quality and efficiency
• Support performance improvement, research, and clinical initiatives
• Assist with credentialing and ensure adherence to clinical standards and protocols
• Facilitate communication across clinical teams and departments

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in high-acuity surgical or ICU environments
• Comfortable balancing clinical work with leadership responsibilities
• Strong communicator and team builder
• Passionate about education, mentorship, and process improvement

Role Highlights

• Leadership opportunity within a specialized surgical service line
• Mix of clinical practice and operational influence
• Collaborative, physician-led environment
• Opportunity to shape APP development and workflow structure