Physician Assistant

Baptist Health

1 day ago

Birmingham, AlabamaFull TimeSurgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Baptist Health as a Physician Assistant – Cardio & Thoracic Surgery, No Nights/Weekends in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will practice medicine under the direction of supervising physicians and surgeons, supporting all aspects of patient care including assessments, procedures, treatment plans, and patient education.

Conduct daily patient rounds independently and with physicians as appropriate Assist with cardio and thoraci.

Benefits & Compensation

25 days PTO.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Baptist Health in United States.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentSurgical AssistanceHistory & Physical ExaminationsPatient RoundsWound ClosureIncision And DrainageDebridementCatheter RemovalSuture RemovalMedical DocumentationPatient EducationACLSBLSClinical ExcellenceTreatment Planning

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Alabama Physician Assistant license and current BLS certification. A graduate degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program is required, with surgical experience preferred but not mandatory.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Baptist Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at Baptist Health is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Birmingham, Alabama.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Surgical Assistance, History & Physical Examinations, Patient Rounds, Wound Closure, Incision And Drainage, Debridement, Catheter Removal. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and daily rounds under physician supervision. They will also assist in cardio and thoracic surgical procedures and maintain accurate medical documentation.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks), Life Insurance, Extended Leave Plan (ELP), Family Care. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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