Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Join a high-functioning cardiothoracic surgery team providing hands-on surgical support and inpatient care. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NP or PA with strong first assist and vein harvesting skills looking for a procedural, OR-focused role.

Start Date: ASAPOngoing Need

Position Highlights:

• OR-focused role with first assist responsibilities

• Work directly alongside Cardiothoracic Surgeons

• Mix of rounding and surgical time

• Night and weekend call included

• Ideal for experienced providers with CTS background

• Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Night call: 4:00 PM - 7:00 AM

• Weekend call: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM

• Call primarily for OR cases (no clinic responsibilities)

• Patient volume:

  • 10 outpatient

  • 5-8 inpatient

Daily Workflow:

• Morning inpatient rounding

• OR time with cardiothoracic surgeons

• Call coverage for surgical cases as needed

Key Responsibilities Include:

• First assist in cardiothoracic surgery

• Vein and artery harvesting (Maquet system required)

• Pre-op evaluations and post-op care

• Rounding and care coordination

• Chest tube and pacing wire removal

• Wound care (including suture/staple removal, debridement)

• Ordering/interpreting tests and managing treatment plans

• Documentation and discharge summaries

• Participation in multidisciplinary care planning

• Setting: Hospital-based cardiothoracic surgery program

• Collaborative environment with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams

• EMR: Epic

• NP or PA certification required

  • PA: NCCPA certification required

  • NP: AANP certification required

• Active Indiana license required at submission

• Experience with Maquet vein harvesting required

• Must be able to function as first assist

• ACLS proficiency required (emergency response expected)

• COVID-19 vaccination required

• No new graduates

Additional Preferences:

• Local candidates strongly preferred

• Established cardiothoracic surgery program

• High-acuity surgical environment with hands-on experience

• Strong collaboration across surgical and clinical teams

Location & Access: Located near South Bend with access to regional airports and major citiesLifestyle & Community: Friendly Midwestern community with a suburban feelOutdoor Recreation: Parks, rivers, and walking trailsRegional Attractions: Dining, shopping, and proximity to Notre DameQuality of Life: Affordable living with a balanced lifestyle

• A+ rated malpractice coverage

• Weekly direct deposit

• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance

• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to win

• Higher consciousness