A busy Cardiothoracic Surgery program in the Eastern Tennessee area is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (Associate) to join their team of 3 surgeons and 2 PAs.

 

The Company:

• Large, nationally recognized, not-for-profit hospital
• Top 10% in the Nation for Major cardiac Surgery 2024
• Named high performing hospital by US News and World Report 2024
• State-of-the-art technology and newly updated ICUs and operating suites.
• First in Tennessee to offer TAVR

 

 

The Role You Will Play:

• Triage, assessment, and coordination of care for cardiothoracic surgical patients.
• Assisting the surgeons in areas of clinical practice under direct/indirect supervision as appropriate for his/her training and experience.

• Surgical wound closure
• First assist on cardiac and thoracic surgical cases
• Harvesting saphenous vein and radial artery conduits
• Removal of chest tubes, Swan-Ganz catheters, pacemaker wires, drains, sutures/staples, and intra-aortic balloon pumps.
• Assist and perform thoracentesis, chest tube placement, and chest tube management, placement of central lines and arterial catheters.
• Provide wound care.
• Intensive care management of postoperative surgical patients
• Participate in cost containment and quality improvement activities and gathering of data.
• Participate in call rotation with 1:3 call responsibility, including nights and weekends.
• Working with a surgical team for…
• Preoperative evaluation, consultation, and preparation for surgery.
• In hospital postoperative care.
• Outpatient post discharge care.
• Participate in divisional research activities.
• Act as a liaison between surgeons and patients/families. The successful candidate will hold a master’s degree in a certified PA program along with NCCPA board certification and have experience in cardiac surgery patient management in an ICU setting.

 

 

This Company Cares About Its Employees:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Counseling
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Long-term care insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Retirement plan
• And more…

 

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree as Physician Assistant.
• Requires active state license, valid DEA, and current BLS training
• 2 years of experience within cardiac and/or thoracic surgery.

 

The Community:

• No State Tax!
• A city nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, where you can pursue the opportunities of a larger city while enjoying small town living.
• Low cost of living
• Lots of outdoor activities!

 

 

Posted On: Tuesday, March 25, 2025