Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant Opportunity Oceanside, New York

A respected health system on Long Island is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant to support its open-heart surgical program in a full-time, direct-hire role. This is a high-priority opportunity for a PA who is comfortable in a fast-paced cardiovascular surgery environment and wants to be part of a collaborative, high-acuity clinical team.

Practice Highlights

• Full-time, direct-hire opportunity
• Located in Oceanside, NY
• Hospital setting with Level II Trauma designation
• Department: Cardiovascular Surgery
• Shift structure: 12.5-hour day shifts
• Competitive compensation: $76.05 $92.05/hour
• Opportunity to work alongside an established surgical and inpatient care team
• Ideal setting for a PA with strong clinical judgment, surgical support experience, and a team-first mindset

Position Overview

• Support the surgical open-heart program
• Provide clinical care in collaboration with supervising physicians and associated medical teams
• Deliver patient care across the inpatient, surgical, and/or outpatient setting as needed
• Exercise sound clinical judgment involving evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care
• Order medications, diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions within scope of practice
• Perform preventive, corrective, and therapeutic measures as appropriate
• Serve as an experienced clinical resource with leadership and mentorship responsibilities for PA staff and related teams
• Maintain accountability for patient care and continuity in a high-acuity cardiovascular environment

Candidate Profile

• Graduate of an Accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master s degree preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a structured hospital environment with multidisciplinary teams
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency required
• Previous Epic experience preferred
• Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, bending, lifting, and maintaining dexterity for extended periods

Required Licensure and Certifications

• Current New York State Physician Assistant Licensure/Registration
• Current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current licensure issued by the NYS Board of Medicine
• Current unrestricted DEA certificate for mid-level providers
• Current NYS Mandated Infection Control Course Certificate
• Current BLS and ACLS

Experience Requirements

• Recent OR experience required
• Recent experience as a Cardiothoracic Surgery First Assist strongly preferred
• Vessel harvesting experience preferred
• Prior experience in cardiovascular or cardiothoracic surgery settings is highly valued

Working Conditions

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
• Moderate physical activity involved
• Role requires the ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, and perform fine motor tasks for short or extended periods

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-impact position within a specialized cardiovascular surgery service line
• Strong fit for a PA seeking a stable, full-time hospital-based surgical opportunity
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully in a clinically demanding and highly respected specialty area