<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 spans OR first assist, vein and radial harvesting, ICU management, floor rounding, and consults — a genuinely comprehensive scope for a PA seeking to practice at the top of their license. Rock Hill sits just outside the Charlotte metro, offering a lower cost of living with immediate access to a major urban center, international air travel, and professional sports.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package with incentive potential</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>Malpractice coverage with tail included</li> <li>Retirement plan with employer contribution</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</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: OR first assist, vein and radial artery harvesting, ICU management, floor management, inpatient rounding, and perioperative patient care</li> <li>Assist with cardiac and thoracic procedures including CABG, valve surgery, and lung surgery</li> <li>Inpatient consult service participation alongside attending cardiothoracic surgeons</li> <li>Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment with experienced cardiothoracic surgeons and supporting clinical staff</li> <li>Participation in call rotation</li> <li>Access to modern OR suites equipped with advanced surgical technology</li> <li>Established program with consistent, high-acuity surgical volume — not a startup environment</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current PA-C certification (NCCPA)</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> <li>Comfort with high-acuity inpatient management including ICU-level cardiac and thoracic patients</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Rock Hill sits in York County, South Carolina, directly adjacent to the Charlotte metropolitan area — close enough to enjoy Charlotte Douglas International Airport, major employers, and professional sports franchises, while offering meaningfully lower housing costs and a less congested pace of life. The region features strong public and private school options, a growing local dining and entertainment scene, and ready access to outdoor recreation across the Carolina Piedmont. For clinicians weighing career opportunity against quality of life, this location delivers both without compromise.</p>