Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Medstaff National Medical Staffing; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical staffing company is seeking a Board Certified Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specializing in Cardiac Surgery for an inpatient and outpatient facility in Philadelphia. The position requires significant experience in cardiac surgery, including first assisting and EVH competence, with on-call responsibilities. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania PA license required.
• 3-5 years of experience in CCU/Cardiac Surgery setting.
• Competence in 1st assisting and endoscopic EVH harvest.

Responsibilities

• On-call requirements: 1 night per week, 1 weekend every six weeks.
• Manage 6-8 patients on service daily.
• Provide APP coverage with 2-3 providers on service daily.

Skills

Cardiac Surgery

First Assistant Experience

EVH Competence

CCU Experience

Education

Board Certified PA

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Opening : Physicians Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Specialty : Cardiac Surgery

Facility : Inpatient and Outpatient

Contract Length : July 2025 - December 2025

On Call Requirements : 1 night per week, 1 weekend every six weeks

Details :

• Seeking a Board Certified PA or Acute Care NP with an active Pennsylvania license.
• Must have 3-5 years of experience required in CCU / Cardiac Surgery setting and first assistant experience in cardiac surgery required with EVH competence.
• Number of patients / day : 6-8 patients on service and case per day
• APP Coverage :

APP run service (no residents or fellow)

• 2-3 APP providers on service daily (M-F)
• 1 APP provider overnight
• Physician Coverage : on-call surgeon at all times
• Procedures Required : competence in 1st assisting, endoscopic EVH harvest, line placement
• EMR : Cerner

Credentials : PA license, AAPA certification or National Certification as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

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