Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UCSF as a Cardiothoracic Surgery PA – Inpatient in [object Object]. Join our dynamic, highly skilled Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgery inpatient APP team. The CT surgery service provides advanced surgical treatments, including coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic and mitral valve replacement, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and heart transplantation.

Key Responsibilities

manage patients collaboratively across the inpatient continuum of care (in the ICU setting as well as the f.

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UCSF in [object Object].

Key Skills

Cardiothoracic surgeryPatient careICU managementOperating room assistanceEndoscopic vein harvestingRadial artery harvestECMO managementHeart transplant managementAortic surgeryCABGValvular surgeryChest tube placementCentral line placementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCritical care

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an ARC-PA accredited program and hold a valid California Physician Assistant license. Required certifications include NCCPA board certification, BLS, and ACLS, along with specific experience in inpatient cardiac surgery and OR assistance.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery at UCSF a 2.0 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.

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

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at UCSF 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

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in San Francisco, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiothoracic surgery, Patient care, ICU management, Operating room assistance, Endoscopic vein harvesting, Radial artery harvest, ECMO management, Heart transplant management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will manage cardiothoracic surgery patients collaboratively across the inpatient continuum, including the ICU and floor settings. Responsibilities include performing bedside procedures, assisting in the operating room, and managing complex cardiac cases such as ECMO and heart...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, University Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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