<p>A high-autonomy Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant opportunity is open in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, embedded within a flagship adult cardiac program staffed by four experienced surgeons and three PAs. This role delivers true full-spectrum cardiac care — from first-assist in the OR through ICU management and outpatient follow-up — with a focused, collaborative relationship with one lead surgeon. EVH-trained PAs ready to practice at the top of their license in a well-resourced, high-acuity environment will find this a compelling next step.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary structured with RVU productivity incentives and a quality bonus component</li> <li>Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>Retirement benefits included in the total compensation package</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 backup</li> <li>Long-term growth potential within a major, established cardiac surgery program</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>First-assist role in the OR with Endovascular Vein Harvesting (EVH) as a core procedural responsibility</li> <li>Full-spectrum perioperative involvement: pre-operative evaluation, intraoperative first assist, post-operative care, ICU management, step-down unit rounding, and outpatient clinic follow-up</li> <li>Bedside procedure scope includes chest tube removal, line removal, and wound care management</li> <li>Dedicated support of one lead surgeon, enabling deep clinical partnership and consistent workflow</li> <li>Active role in discharge planning, patient education, and quality improvement initiatives</li> <li>Team composition of four cardiothoracic surgeons and three PAs within a multidisciplinary cardiac care environment</li> <li>Stable, well-resourced flagship hospital setting with established infrastructure supporting complex adult cardiac surgery</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 — this is a firm requirement</li> <li>Two to three years of cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, or surgical PA experience</li> <li>Current BLS and ACLS certification; active DEA registration</li> <li>Demonstrated clinical judgment managing complex, high-acuity surgical patients with a high degree of autonomy</li> <li>Active Texas PA license or eligibility to obtain</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 Texas's well-known advantage of no state income tax. The metroplex spans diverse neighborhoods from walkable urban cores to spacious suburban communities, served by two major international airports, highly rated school districts, professional sports franchises across every major league, and a nationally recognized dining and arts scene. Clinicians relocating from other regions consistently cite the combination of professional opportunity, cost-of-living advantage relative to comparable metros, and lifestyle flexibility as defining draws.</p>