Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant -Cardiothoracic Surgery II Weston

This Surgery position at Cleveland Clinic 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 Weston, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician assistant earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiothoracic surgery, Patient evaluation, Electronic medical records, Surgical assisting, Critical care, Physical examination, Diagnostic procedures, Patient education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The provider will perform comprehensive evaluations, treatments, and documentation for cardiothoracic surgery patients across pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative phases. Responsibilities also include rounding in the ICU, assisting in the operating room, and providing continuity of care...

Benefits package: Full benefits package, Malpractice coverage, CME allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.