Cardiothoracic Surgical PA

A cardiothoracic surgery PA opportunity with StaffMed Health Partners is open at a flagship hospital in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, supporting a team of four CT surgeons and three PAs in a full-spectrum adult cardiac program. ### What you'll do - First assist in the OR with Endovascular Vein Harvesting (EVH) on cardiac cases - Manage pre-operative evaluation, post-operative care, ICU rounding, and step-down unit coverage - Conduct outpatient clinic follow-up as part of a mixed inpatient/outpatient schedule - Perform bedside procedures including chest tube removal, line removal, and wound care - Provide focused support to one lead surgeon with a shared call structure (1:3 weekday / 1:4 weekend) - Participate in discharge planning, patient education, and quality improvement initiatives ### What we're looking for - Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with active NCCPA certification - Minimum 1 year of EVH experience (required) - 2–3 years of cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, or surgical PA experience - Current BLS, ACLS, and active DEA registration - Strong clinical judgment in high-acuity, complex surgical patient populations - Comfort practicing with autonomy in a fast-paced OR and ICU environment ### What's included - Competitive base salary plus RVU incentives and quality bonus - Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits - CME support and professional development funding - Balanced call rotation backed by a well-staffed surgical team ### About the practice This adult cardiac program operates at a well-resourced flagship hospital in the DFW metroplex, with four experienced cardiothoracic surgeons and a cohesive PA team. The program emphasizes clinical autonomy, direct surgeon collaboration, and long-term career development within a high-volume cardiac surgery environment.