APP Tri-Valley Physician Assistant II - Cardiac Surgery - Full Time, Days (12HRS)

Stanford Health Care

2 days ago

Pleasanton, Californiastarting at $89Full TimeSurgery

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Stanford Health Care as a Cardiac Surgery PA – $185K-$245K, Call Pay, Full-Time in United States. 1.0 FTE Full time Day - 12 Hour R2653177 Onsite 107570005 Admin CVH-APP Other PLEASANTON, 5555 W.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a First or Second assistant during cardiac and thoracic surgeries.

Assist the surgeon with positioning and draping of the patient, as well as suturing and tissue handling.

Prepare surgical instruments and equipment for procedures.

Assist with setup and breakdown of operating room before and after surgeries.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience in operating room and clinical settings.

Prior experience as a First or Second Assistant is essential; EVH experience preferred.

Current CPR and BLS certification.

Strong understanding of sterile techniques and infection control.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $185K - $245K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Stanford Health Care as a Cardiac Surgery PA – $185K-$245K, Call Pay, Full-Time.

Key Skills

Cardiac surgeryThoracic surgeryEndoscopic vein harvestingSurgical assistancePatient roundingSterile techniquesInfection controlClinical evaluationSuturingTissue handlingInformed consentPatient counselingElectronic health recordsCritical careTeamworkCommunication

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates APP Tri-Valley Physician Assistant II - Cardiac Surgery - Full Time, Days (12HRS) at Stanford Health Care a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at Stanford Health Care 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.

Compensation Analysis

Stanford Health Care lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $89k to $800k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Pleasanton, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($89k–$800k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiac surgery, Thoracic surgery, Endoscopic vein harvesting, Surgical assistance, Patient rounding, Sterile techniques, Infection control, Clinical evaluation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will serve as a first or second assistant during cardiac and thoracic surgeries and provide clinical care in the ICU, Step Down Unit, and outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, surgical assistance, suturing, tissue handling, and coordinating inpatient...

Benefits package: Call pay available, Hourly rate differentials, Holiday pay. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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