CW Physician Assistant Cardiac Surgery

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates CW Physician Assistant Cardiac Surgery at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) a 4.0 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.

This Surgery position at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) 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 Arkansas.

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Patient Care, Surgical Assistance, Clinical Management, Technical Skills, Leadership Skills, Assessment, Diagnosis. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant will assist the Cardiothoracic Surgeon during surgery and provide pre- and post-operative care for cardiac surgical patients. This role includes acting as the first surgical assistant and managing patient care in a collaborative team environment.