APP Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner- Cardio & Thoracic Surgrey
Listed compensation
$53.08-$100.85/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Position Title
APP Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner- Cardio & Thoracic Surgrey
Job Description
Purpose & Scope:
A Physician Assistant (PA) employed by VHC Health Physicians (“Physician Group”) is required to complete a PA Agreement with their Collaborating Physician(s).
This PA Agreement will describe the PA’s role and function of the PA, including but not limited to, number of patients, types of illnesses, nature of treatments, special procedures, the nature of physician’s involvement, and the evaluation process.
In addition, it will indicate the prescriptive authority of the PA and approval of invasive procedures authorized by the executed PA Agreement.
Overall, the PA will support objectives, budget, performance metrics and medical activities at an Individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.
Education
Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
Experience
One year of experience as a Physician Assistant preferred.
Certification/Licensure
Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.
Additional Job Description
At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.
In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors.
These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.
The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes.
No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans.
The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will support medical activities, quality control standards, and risk management programs within the Cardio & Thoracic Surgery department. They are responsible for patient care, treatment implementation, and performing authorized invasive procedures under a collaborative agreement.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold a valid license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions. One year of experience in a similar role is preferred.
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 45 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 69% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $110k–$210k | Surgery median $128k (middle half $113k–$155k)38 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$158k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery listings in Virginia | 7 active | 382 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 9% remote · 69% no call · 78% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia Physician Assistant listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus · 14% offer loan repayment111 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery hiring demand | #6 of 6 specialties | postings stay open a median 41 days · 6% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 107 postings, 230 closed |
| New Surgery listings | 765 in the last 30 days | 466 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery pay trend | −3.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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