<p>A high-acuity cardiothoracic surgery program in Kissimmee, Florida is recruiting an experienced, board-certified Physician Assistant to join a well-established team of 2 CT surgeons and 5 APPs. This employed position within a national healthcare system offers a full inpatient and outpatient scope of practice — including surgical first assist and advanced heart failure therapies — in one of Central Florida's most accessible and livable communities, minutes from Orlando.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Employed position with a national healthcare system — full W-2 employment with institutional backing</li> <li>Competitive salary (specific figures available upon inquiry)</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Strong operational, clinical, and leadership support infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>High-acuity cardiac surgery program with a broad and complex case mix</li> <li>Dual inpatient and outpatient responsibilities — full-spectrum clinical engagement across the continuum of care</li> <li>Surgical first assist role in cardiothoracic cases, including endoscopic vein harvest (EVH)</li> <li>Exposure to advanced heart failure therapies: LVAD, Impella, ECMO, and heart transplant</li> <li>Collaborative team structure: 2 Cardiothoracic Surgeons and 5 APPs working in close coordination</li> <li>Call rotation of 1:4, with one weekend per month — a manageable schedule within a well-staffed group</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification as a Physician Assistant (NCCPA)</li> <li>Surgical first assist experience required</li> <li>Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH) experience required</li> <li>Experience with advanced heart failure therapies — LVAD, Impella, ECMO, or heart transplant — is a strong plus</li> <li>Active Florida PA license or eligibility to obtain</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Kissimmee sits just south of Orlando in Central Florida, offering a lifestyle that balances suburban comfort with genuine recreational variety — theme parks, championship golf, freshwater fishing, and year-round warm weather are all close at hand. Both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are within easy driving distance, top-rated schools serve the area, and Orlando International Airport provides convenient national and international connectivity. Florida's lack of a state income tax adds meaningful financial upside for relocating clinicians.</p>