Physician Assistant Cardiothoracic Surgery

Colorado PA; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 157,500 - 192,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000

Annual $3,000 CME allowance

Up to 32 days ATO

Parental Time Off

Job summary

Colorado PA is looking for an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery team in Portsmouth, Virginia. This full-time position offers excellent opportunities in patient care within a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong surgical skills, effective communication, and a passion for delivering compassionate care. Benefits include a competitive salary of $175,000, bonuses, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Current NCCPA certification and valid Virginia PA license or eligibility.
• Experience as a PA in cardiothoracic surgery preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care in OR, ICU, and outpatient settings.
• Assist in surgical procedures and manage patient follow-up.
• Participate in call rotation as required.

Skills

Patient Care

Surgical Assistance

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Endoscopic Vein Harvesting

Education

NCCPA certification

Virginia PA license or eligibility

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Bon Secours CT – Cardiovascular and Thoracic Specialists – Coastal Hampton Roads, Virginia

Effective 7/1/26: No Non‑Compete in Employment Agreement

Bon Secours Cardiovascular and Thoracic Specialists is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to join our premier CT Surgery team. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice at the top of your profession in a highly collaborative environment dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.

We are interviewing now for a skilled PA to play an integral role in the pre‑operative, intra‑operative, and post‑operative care of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients.

Position Highlights

• Schedule: Full‑time, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Call: 1:2 rotation
• Practice Setting: Hospital‑based and outpatient
• Patient Population: Adults (18+), mix of inpatient and outpatient
• Average Caseload:
  • Outpatient: 1–5 patients/day
  • Inpatient: 5–10 patients/day
• EMR: Epic (inpatient and outpatient)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients in the OR, ICU, and outpatient clinic settings.
• Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) for CABG procedures.
• Assist in surgical cases, manage pre‑ and post‑operative care, and coordinate follow‑up with patients and families.
• Collaborate closely with the attending surgeon, fellow PAs, nursing staff, and the broader care team to ensure seamless, high‑quality patient care.
• Participate in call rotation and maintain readiness for emergent cases as required.

Qualifications

• Open to an exceptional new grad with surgery and cardiac training rotations and interest in a career in cardiothoracic surgery
• Preferred Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a PA in Cardiothoracic Surgery, including proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting.
• Training: Demonstrated competence in OR and ICU procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary staff.
• Proven ability to deliver compassionate, efficient, and thorough patient care.
• Current NCCPA certification and Virginia PA license (or eligibility).

Compensation & Benefits

• Up to $5,000 relocation reimbursement (over 50 miles)
• Guaranteed base salary of $175,000 + up to 5% bonus for attainment of quality goals paid annually
• 32 days ATO for holidays, CME, and other out‑of‑office time – front loaded (not accrued) and prorated based on start date
• Up to 8 weeks for Parental Time Off – birth or adoption
• Annual $3,000 CME allowance
• 403b retirement savings plus matching on first 4%
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, Rx, FSA, life insurance, company paid Short and Long term Disability
• Wellness plan and optional benefits
• Malpractice, Liability and Tail coverage provided