Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - $140K-175K per year

VISTA Staffing; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Staffing is seeking a Physician Assistant for Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery in Rapid City, SD. The role supports a busy cardiac program with both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.

Open to PAs with CT surgery or ICU experience; 40 hours per week, 10-hour days, and a Monday–Friday layout with occasional weekend coverage and rare night calls. Enjoy a lifestyle near the Black Hills with outdoor recreation nearby.

Qualifications

• Open to nurse practitioners and physician assistants with cardiothoracic surgery or ICU experience.
• Inpatient and outpatient practice setting.
• Busy cardiac and cardiothoracic surgery program.

Responsibilities

• Employed advanced practitioner in a busy cardiac/CT surgery program.
• Inpatient and outpatient care with a mix of procedures.
• Care for 3-7 cardiac surgery patients weekly and 1-6 CT/CV cases per day.
• Monday–Friday schedule with 8- or 10-hour shifts; option of five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts.
• Occasional weekend coverage and very infrequent night call.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including ICU providers and clinic staff.

Skills

Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Physician Assistant

ICU experience

Job description

Vista Staffing is seeking a Physician Assistant Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

Vista Staffing is seeking a Physician Assistant Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

• Specialty: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Discipline: Physician Assistant
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

• Employed advanced practitioner opportunity within a busy cardiac and cardiothoracic surgery program
• Open to nurse practitioners and physician assistants with cardiothoracic surgery or ICU experience
• Inpatient and outpatient practice setting
• Monday through Friday schedule with the option offive 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts
• Occasional weekend coverage requests
• Very infrequent and intermittent night call responsibilities
• Opportunity to care for approximately 3-7 cardiac surgery patients weekly and 1-6 CT/CV surgical cases per day
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team consisting of:
• Three daytime inpatient providers managing ICU patients, consults, and surgical support
• Two clinic-based providers focused on pre-operative and post-operative care
• Dedicated nocturnist coverage
• Access to a new state-of-the-art vascular hybrid operating room
• Opportunity to be involved in highly complex cardiac and vascular procedures, including innovative cases performed by dual board-certified vascular and cardiothoracic surgeons
• Compensation reviewed individually and based on years of relevant experience
• Rapid City is an outdoor paradise year-round with easy access to hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, and some of the nation's most iconic scenery, including the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, and Custer State Park
• Affordable lifestyle with small-city convenience, offering a lower cost of living than many metropolitan areas, short commute times, excellent schools, and a family-friendly atmosphere
• Thriving and growing community featuring s vibrant downtown, local breweries and restaurants, cultural events, and a regional airport with convenient connections for both business and leisure travel