Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant | EVH Required |
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Job Description
We understand that healthcare careers are more than jobs—they are a calling.
At Transformational Health Network, Inc. (TrHN), we partner with respected healthcare organizations to place highly skilled registered nurses, advanced practice providers, and physicians in roles where they can make a meaningful impact on patient care.
Our mission is to help healthcare professionals find positions that offer growth, flexibility, competitive compensation, and supportive clinical environments.
Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant | EVH Required |
Position Details
- Position: Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
- Location: Central Florida
- Schedule: Full-Time
- Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
- Call: Minimum 1:4, including one weekend/month
About the Opportunity
Join a growing cardiac surgery team with Florida Heart and Lung Institute. The position offers hands-on cardiothoracic surgical responsibilities within a team of two cardiothoracic surgeons and five APPs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide cardiothoracic surgery APP support.
- Perform surgical first-assist duties.
- Participate in Endoscopic Vein Harvesting.
- Support inpatient and operative cardiac surgery care.
- Participate in shared call responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Board certified Physician Assistant.
- Surgical First Assist experience required.
- Endoscopic Vein Harvest experience required.
- Advanced heart failure experience with LVAD, Impella, ECMO or heart transplant is a bonus.
- What You'll Find
- Team of 2 cardiothoracic surgeons and 5 APPs
- Minimum 1:4 call
- One weekend per month
- Employed by a large healthcare organization
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k)
- Large organizational support
About the Area
Practice in Central Florida, with access to local healthcare resources, outdoor recreation, dining, cultural attractions and the lifestyle opportunities of the surrounding Florida community.
Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career?
Apply today to be considered for this opportunity and others that match your background. Our recruiting team is here to support you throughout the process—from initial conversation to placement and beyond.
Requirements
Candidates must be a board-certified Physician Assistant with required experience in surgical first assist and endoscopic vein harvesting. Experience with advanced heart failure technologies like LVAD, Impella, ECMO, or heart transplant is considered a bonus.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 66% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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