<p>A well-established cardiothoracic surgery program in Rock Hill, South Carolina is recruiting a Physician Assistant to join a high-acuity surgical team delivering the full spectrum of cardiac and thoracic operative and perioperative care. The role carries genuine breadth — OR first assist, vein and radial harvesting, ICU management, floor rounding, and consults — making it a strong fit for a PA who wants to stay clinically engaged across the entire episode of care. Rock Hill sits just outside the Charlotte metro, offering a lower cost of living with immediate access to a major urban center.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base compensation with incentive potential</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available</li> <li>Malpractice coverage with tail included</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Retirement plan with employer contribution</li> <li>Generous PTO plus paid holidays</li> <li>CME allowance with dedicated paid CME time off</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-scope PA role spanning OR first assist, vein and radial artery harvesting, ICU management, floor management, inpatient rounding, and perioperative consults</li> <li>Assist with cardiac and thoracic procedures including CABG, valve surgery, and lung resection</li> <li>Collaborative environment working alongside experienced cardiothoracic surgeons and a multidisciplinary team</li> <li>Consistent, established surgical volume within a mature program</li> <li>Participation in call rotation</li> <li>Access to modern OR suites equipped with advanced surgical technology</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with active certification</li> <li>Active South Carolina PA license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Cardiothoracic surgery experience preferred</li> <li>First assist experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Vein and/or radial artery harvesting experience strongly preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Rock Hill sits just south of the Charlotte, North Carolina metro — close enough to enjoy Charlotte Douglas International Airport, major employers, and professional sports, while offering meaningfully lower cost of living, diverse housing options, and highly regarded schools. The area features year-round outdoor recreation, a growing local dining and entertainment scene, and the mild climate characteristic of the Carolina Piedmont, making it an appealing destination for clinicians who want proximity to a major city without paying major-city prices.</p>