Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant at Saint Michaels Medical Center a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Cardiothoracic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

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

This Cardiothoracic Surgery position at Saint Michaels Medical Center 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 position is based in Newark, New Jersey.

Key skills and qualifications: First Assistant, OR Assistance, Open Vein Harvesting, Endoscopic Vein Harvesting, Pre-operative Management, Post-operative Management, Cardiac Pacemakers, Chest Tubes. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiothoracic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant is primarily responsible for acting as First Assistant in the Operating Room for Cardiothoracic cases, requiring surgical skills for open and endoscopic vein harvesting. This role also involves assisting in the management of pre-operative and post-operative pat...

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Comprehensive Benefits Package, Paid Time Off, 401k Retirement Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.