Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (CTPA)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (CTPA) at GD Resources a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Cardiothoracic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Cardiothoracic Surgery position at GD Resources 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.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in San Francisco, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Endoscopic radial vein harvesting, Saphenous vein harvesting, Ultrasound guided arterial access, Ultrasound guided venous access, Central line placement, Chest tube insertion, Pigtail insertion, Swan-Ganz catheter insertion. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiothoracic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant will perform surgical assistance, including endoscopic vein harvesting and robotic procedure support, at the VA San Francisco Health Care System. They are also responsible for bedside procedures such as central line placement, chest tube insertion, and catheter...