Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Overview:

Be an integral part of a CT surgery team committed to providing exceptional patient care and promoting innovation. FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a private, community-based health care network, nationally recognized as a top 150 place to work by Becker’s Healthcare for 2 years in a row.

Position Highlights:

About the Opportunity:

• Advanced cardiac program offers minimally invasive procedures, TAVR, CABG, robotic surgery, lung procedures and more.
• Four PA team supports three talented surgeons.
• Responsibilities include first assist, post-op care with ICU management, and clinic.
• Monday – Friday schedule with 1:3 call.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package:
• Competitive compensation
• Health, life, and disability benefits
• 3 retirement savings plans – 401a, 403b with match, 457b
• Paid time off plus CME days
• CME allowance, reimbursement for NC license and DEA
• Wellbeing resources
• Free fitness center membership
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage
• Relocation stipend

About FirstHealth of the Carolinas:

• Headquartered in Pinehurst, NC, we are a financially stable organization with four hospitals (610 beds), and facilities for inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation, hospice, a palliative care program, home care, community outreach programs, integrated neurosciences, health & fitness centers, primary, concierge, and convenient care practices, a hospitality house, EMS, a philanthropic foundation, and more.
• Here you will find specialty and subspecialty services and technologies that rival those typically only found in academic institutions and in larger metropolitan areas.
• We are leading the way with the latest advancements in cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, neonatology, and bariatric surgery.
• Our organizational culture is guided by an unwavering commitment to patient safety, quality, and performance excellence.
• FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital was named to the PINC AI™ 100 Top Hospitals® list for a third consecutive year and eighth year overall that Moore Regional has been recognized as one of the nation’s best hospitals.

About the Community:

• Pinehurst, located in the heart of NC, is a picturesque community renowned for its unique blend of Southern charm, outdoor recreation, and world-class amenities.
• Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life … temperate 4-season climate, within reach of urban areas, and consistently ranked among the state’s safest communities.
• The tri-cities (Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen) have been selected by POLICOM as North Carolina’s #1 strongest Micropolitan for 6 years running.
• This "Home of American Golf" boasts a collection of legendary golf courses and is now a second home for the USGA.
• Neighboring Southern Pines – “Horse Country” – is home to first-rate equestrian facilities including state-of-the-art training centers, riding arenas, and boarding stables.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program and have NCCPA certification.
• Two years of CT surgery PA experience preferred.
• Position-specific knowledge and skills required:
• Proficient with saphenous vein harvest (open and endoscopic) and tube thoracostomy
• Management of ventilators and critically ill patients
• In-depth knowledge of and experience in titrating inotropic and pressor medications
• Efficient with placement of central lines, arterial lines (femoral, radial), Swan-Ganz catheters, and chest tubes
• Unrestricted NC Physician Assistant license, NC DEA, and ACLS certification through AHA required.