PA, Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery

CHRISTUS St. Vincent; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Malpractice coverage

PTO and CME allowance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 4

Job summary

CHRISTUS St. Vincent in Texarkana, TX is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team.

The role focuses on surgical first assist and vein harvesting, with clinic and perioperative patient care. The ideal candidate will have cardiothoracic or related surgical experience and be comfortable in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, collaborating with surgeons and the care team.

Qualifications

• Texas license as Physician Assistant
• National NCCPA certification
• Cardiothoracic or surgical experience preferred
• First assist experience required
• Vein harvesting experience preferred
• Ability to work in a high-acuity surgical environment

Responsibilities

• Serve as first assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including CABG and valve surgeries
• Perform vein harvesting (endoscopic or open techniques)
• Provide pre- and post-operative patient care
• Conduct outpatient clinic visits including follow-ups and surgical evaluations
• Assist with patient management, care coordination, and treatment planning
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic studies
• Collaborate closely with cardiothoracic surgeons and multidisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures, recovery, and long-term care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR

Skills

First assist in CTS

Vein harvesting

Clinical care (pre/postop)

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Texas PA license

NCCPA certification

Cardiothoracic or surgical experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team in Texarkana, TX. This role focuses on surgical first assist and vein harvesting, with additional responsibilities in clinic and perioperative patient care.

The ideal candidate will have experience in cardiothoracic surgery or a related surgical specialty and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as first assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including CABG and valve surgeries
• Perform vein harvesting (endoscopic or open techniques)
• Provide pre- and post-operative patient care
• Conduct outpatient clinic visits including follow-ups and surgical evaluations
• Assist with patient management, care coordination, and treatment planning
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic studies
• Collaborate closely with cardiothoracic surgeons and multidisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures, recovery, and long-term care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR

Qualifications

• Current Texas license as a Physician Assistant
• National certification (NCCPA)
• Cardiothoracic or surgical experience preferred
• First assist experience required
• Vein harvesting experience strongly preferred
• Strong clinical skills and ability to work in a high-acuity surgical environment

Schedule & Compensation

Full-time position with schedule aligned to surgical and clinic needs

Call responsibilities as part of the surgical team

Competitive compensation based on experience

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, PTO, CME allowance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match