Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant – Inpatient / Hospital-Based in NJ

Summary of Role
This position is for an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) in Atlantic City, NJ. The role is inpatient/hospital-based, supporting cardiac surgery operations, daily rounding, and patient care coordination. The provider will work closely with the surgical team, performing first assist duties, procedures such as endoscopic vein harvesting, and managing patients in both ICU and floor settings.

Dates / Schedule

• Start Date: ASAP

• Credentialing Timeframe: ~60 days

• Coverage Needed: Weekday, weekend, and night call (varied shifts)

• Weekday Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8–10 hour in-house shifts

• Night Call: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• Weekend Call: Friday 6:00 PM – Monday 6:00 AM (rounding 7:00 AM–12:00 PM Saturday & Sunday)

• Average Patient Load: Operate on ~2 patients/day; round on 5–12 patients/day (ICU + floor, includes consults)

Job Details / Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with cardiac surgeries (first assist in OR)

• Retrieve vascular tissues for use as bypass conduits, including endoscopic retrieval

• Insert chest tubes and perform related surgical procedures

• Conduct daily rounds on ICU and floor patients

• Diagnose and treat cardiac and thoracic illnesses

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests

• Write and manage prescriptions

• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams

• Complete documentation in Cerner EMR

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Certifications: NCCPA, BLS, ACLS, CSR

• Licensure: Active New Jersey PA License (required; no time for licensing)

• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years in Cardiothoracic Surgery with demonstrated proficiency in:

  • Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)

  • First Assist in Cardiac Surgery

• EMR Experience: Cerner preferred

• Other:

  • Must be able to handle both in-house and on-call responsibilities

  • Mileage/tolls reimbursed; lodging may be available for the right candidate

  • Compensation structure includes weekday hourly rate, night call + callback, and weekend call with minimum 4 hours gratis included