PERM PA – Arizona Cardiothoracic

Palm Careers; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Palm Health is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant in Phoenix, Arizona to join a growing surgical team. The role focuses on operative and inpatient care as a first assist in cardiac procedures within a hospital-based practice.

The position offers a collaborative environment across multiple hospitals, with a 1:4 shared call rotation and emphasis on complex cardiac cases and high-volume surgical care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA certification.
• Active Arizona license or ability to obtain.
• Prior operating room experience required.
• Cardiothoracic Surgery experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures
• Endoscopic and open vein harvesting
• Daily inpatient rounding
• Pre-operative and post-operative patient management

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

NCCPA Certification

Job description

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Phoenix, Arizona

Palm Health has joined an established and highly respected cardiothoracic surgery practice in Arizona that is seeking a Physician Assistant to join its growing surgical team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a team of experienced cardiothoracic surgeons in a high-volume cardiac surgery program serving multiple leading hospitals throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.

The position is entirely hospital-based with no outpatient clinic responsibilities, allowing providers to focus on operative and inpatient care.

Position Highlights

• Join an established team of Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistants
• First assist in a variety of cardiac surgical procedures
• Hospital-based practice
• No clinic responsibilities
• Shared call rotation (1:4)
• Exposure to complex and diverse cardiac surgical cases
• Collaborative surgical team environment
• Multiple hospital locations

Responsibilities

• First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures
• Endoscopic and open vein harvesting
• Daily inpatient rounding
• Pre-operative and post-operative patient management

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA Certification
• Active Arizona license or ability to obtain
• Prior operating room experience required
• Vein harvesting experience preferred
• Cardiothoracic Surgery experience strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Compensation & Benefits

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