Cardiothoracic Surgical PA

StaffMed Health Partners has partnered with one of the large healthcare systems in the Dallas / Fort Worth metro to assist them with recruiting an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to Join a dynamic Cardiothoracic Surgery team. This PA will work alongside 4 experienced surgeons and 3 PAs. This is a high-autonomy role focused on full-spectrum adult cardiac care—pre-op, intra-op, post-op, and outpatient follow-up—at their flagship hospital in Dallas.

Practice Highlights

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, APPs, and specialists
• First-assist in OR, manage pre- and post-operative care, ICU/step-down rounding
• Focused support of one lead surgeon, with shared call (1:3 weekday, 1:4 weekend)
• Perform procedures including chest tube removal, wound care, and line removal
• Mix of inpatient and outpatient care
• Contribute to patient education, discharge planning, and quality initiatives

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary + RVU incentive + Quality bonus
• Balanced call schedule and supportive team structure
• Access to continuing medical education and professional development
• Affiliation with a leading health system
• Full suite of medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current Texas PA license and NCCPA certification
• Minimum 2 years of Endovascular Vein Harvesting (EVH) experience required
• 2–3 years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, or related surgical specialty
• BLS, ACLS, and DEA registration required
• Strong clinical skills in managing complex surgical patients, both inpatient and outpatient
• Excellent communication, procedural, and EMR documentation skills, with the ability to work autonomously in a high-acuity setting

If you are interested in living in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area and want to be a part of an innovative and fast-growing team that is dedicated to providing the best healthcare services to the residents of the area, then I would love to discuss this opportunity with you. For additional information about this opportunity, you may email ahiggins@staffmedhp.com or call/text Alex Higgins at 214-499-1049.

I look forward to working with you!

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