<p>A high-autonomy Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant opportunity is open in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex at a flagship hospital anchored by a well-established adult cardiac program. The role spans the full continuum of cardiac surgical care — OR first assist, ICU and step-down management, outpatient clinic follow-up, and bedside procedural work — with dedicated support of one lead surgeon and daily collaboration across a team of four surgeons and three PAs. Endovascular Vein Harvesting (EVH) proficiency is central to this position, making it an ideal next step for a CT Surgery PA ready to operate at the top of their scope in a high-volume, resource-rich environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary structure with RVU-based productivity incentives and a quality bonus component</li> <li>Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>Retirement benefits included</li> <li>CME support and funded professional development opportunities</li> <li>Balanced call rotation — 1:3 weekday call and 1:4 weekend call — with strong team coverage</li> <li>Long-term growth potential within a major, well-resourced cardiac surgery program</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>First-assist role in the OR with active Endovascular Vein Harvesting (EVH) responsibilities on every applicable case</li> <li>Full pre-operative and post-operative patient management, including ICU and step-down unit rounding</li> <li>Outpatient clinic follow-up integrated into the schedule alongside inpatient responsibilities</li> <li>Bedside procedural scope includes chest tube removal, line removal, and wound care management</li> <li>Dedicated alignment with one lead surgeon, providing continuity and depth of collaboration</li> <li>Active role in discharge planning, patient and family education, and quality improvement initiatives</li> <li>Multidisciplinary cardiac team environment with four attending surgeons and three PAs on staff</li> <li>Flagship hospital setting with stable, well-resourced infrastructure supporting a high-acuity adult cardiac program</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program</li> <li>Active NCCPA certification required</li> <li>Minimum one year of Endovascular Vein Harvesting (EVH) experience — required, non-negotiable</li> <li>Two to three years of cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, or complex surgical PA experience</li> <li>Current BLS and ACLS certifications; active DEA registration</li> <li>Demonstrated clinical judgment managing high-acuity surgical patients with a high degree of independence</li> <li>Comfort practicing autonomously in a fast-paced, high-complexity cardiac surgery environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Dallas–Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country, offering the career depth of a major urban center alongside a cost of living that includes no Texas state income tax. The region delivers exceptional variety in lifestyle — from walkable urban neighborhoods in Dallas proper to spacious suburban communities with highly rated school districts throughout the Metroplex. World-class dining, professional sports franchises across every major league, and one of the busiest international airport hubs in the nation make DFW an easy choice for clinicians relocating from anywhere in the country.</p>