Advanced Practice CT Surgery Opening in Pinehurst NC
Updated 10/16/26
Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Full time
Pinehurst, NC
Position Highlights
* Join a well-established Cardiothoracic Surgery program in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
* Work within a four-PA team supporting three Cardiothoracic Surgeons.
* Advanced cardiac and thoracic program offering CABG, TAVR, minimally invasive procedures, robotic surgery, and lung procedures.
* Diverse role incorporating surgical first assist, postoperative ICU management, and outpatient clinic care.
* Monday–Friday day schedule with 1:4 call.
* Opportunity to practice at a high level of autonomy while working within an experienced, collaborative surgical team.
* Excellent opportunity for an experienced CT Surgery PA seeking a combination of OR, ICU, and clinic responsibilities.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Serve as first assist for cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including CABG and other cardiac and thoracic operations.
* Perform open and endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting.
* Provide comprehensive postoperative management of Cardiothoracic Surgery patients.
* Evaluate and manage critically ill postoperative patients in the ICU.
* Manage mechanical ventilation and assist with ventilator weaning.
* Titrate inotropic and vasopressor medications based on patient condition and hemodynamic parameters.
* Place and manage central venous lines, radial and femoral arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, and chest tubes.
* Perform tube thoracostomy and other procedures within credentialing and scope of practice.
* Monitor postoperative laboratory studies, imaging, hemodynamics, and clinical progression.
* Conduct inpatient rounds and coordinate postoperative treatment plans.
* Provide outpatient clinic evaluations and postoperative follow-up.
* Collaborate with Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Cardiology, Critical Care, Anesthesiology, nursing, and other multidisciplinary teams.
* Participate in the 1:4 call rotation.
* Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive base salary.
* Annual retention incentive.
* Relocation stipend.
* Paid time off plus dedicated CME days.
* CME allowance.
* Reimbursement for DEA and professional licensure.
* Comprehensive health, life, and disability benefits.
* Retirement options including 401(a), 403(b) with employer match, and 457(b).
* Paid parental leave.
* Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
* Complimentary fitness center membership.
* Comprehensive provider well-being resources.
Qualifications
* Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
* Current NCCPA certification.
* Two years of Cardiothoracic Surgery PA experience preferred.
* Proficiency with open and endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting.
* Experience performing tube thoracostomy.
* Strong experience managing ventilated and critically ill postoperative patients.
* In-depth knowledge of inotropic and vasopressor medication management and titration.
* Experience placing central lines, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, and chest tubes.
* Current unrestricted North Carolina Physician Assistant license.
* North Carolina DEA registration.
* Current AHA ACLS certification.
* Strong clinical judgment and ability to function effectively in high-acuity OR and ICU environments.
* Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
Practice & Health System Highlights
* Advanced Cardiothoracic Surgery program supported by comprehensive Cardiology and Critical Care services.
* Strong commitment to minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques.
* Practice within a financially stable, private, not-for-profit healthcare network with four hospitals and approximately 546 beds.
* Access to advanced specialty and subspecialty resources comparable to larger academic medical centers.
* Recognized for excellent cardiac surgical outcomes, including a three-star Society of Thoracic Surgeons rating for isolated CABG procedures.
* Accredited as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery with a strong institutional focus on surgical quality and patient safety.
Community Highlights
* Live and work in Pinehurst, North Carolina, offering an exceptional combination of career opportunity and quality of life.
* Pinehurst, Southern Pines, and Aberdeen offer a relaxed lifestyle with restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and year-round recreation.
* Known as the Home of American Golf, with legendary courses and a major USGA presence.
* Neighboring Southern Pines offers extensive equestrian facilities and outdoor recreation.
* Temperate four-season climate and convenient access to larger North Carolina metropolitan areas.
* Family-friendly region consistently recognized for its safety and overall quality of life.
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