Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery Inpatient Rounding Physician Assistant

Job Description

Our Cardiothoracic team is looking for a Physician Assistant to join a highly specialized, fast-paced inpatient service. This team performs a wide range of procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), maze procedures, aortic repairs, and valve replacements.

This is a 100% inpatient role focused on the care of post-operative patients, along with managing consults and coordinating discharges. You’ll play a key role in guiding patients through their recovery while working closely with an experienced, collaborative surgical team.

By joining Centra Medical Group, you’ll have the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while being supported by a top-rated health system. With a fully integrated EMR and nearby admitting hospitals, you’ll have the tools and infrastructure needed to provide high-quality, efficient care.

Responsibilities

Centra Medical Group (CMG)  is a network of nearly 600 employed providers serving a community of over 600,000 across Central and Southern Virginia. Our footprint spans Lynchburg, Danville, Farmville, Moneta, and Bedford, offering a wide range of primary and specialty care services. CMG also supports the Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency, with academic affiliations including UVA, VCU, VCOM, and Liberty University.

Grow with a Health System that Invests in You
At Centra, we’re committed to the success of our Advanced Practice Professionals. Through our partnership with ThriveAP—the nation’s leading transition-to-practice program—new graduate APPs receive a full year of structured clinical education, mentorship, and peer support designed to build confidence and clinical excellence.

Why Lynchburg?
Lynchburg offers an exceptional quality of life with the perfect balance of outdoor adventure and community living. From hiking Sharp Top Mountain and the Appalachian Trail to biking along Blackwater Creek Trail, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the outdoors. The area also features a vibrant arts scene, family-friendly activities, and easy access to Smith Mountain Lake. With affordable housing, moderate taxes, and a welcoming community, it’s a great place to build both your career and your life.

What We Offer:
• Competitive, transparent compensation with base, hourly excess, and incentive components
• Student loan reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) as a not-for-profit health system
• Short-term disability (automatically enrolled)
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans with immediate employer match
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance

Schedule & Role Details:
• 5 days per week, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 100% inpatient
• Work alongside 2 surgeons and 3 APPs
• Night call rotation: 1:3 to 1:4
• Weekend/holiday rotation: 1:3 to 1:4
• Hands-on training provided

What You’ll Do:
• Round on post-operative cardiothoracic patients
• Manage consults and coordinate care plans
• Facilitate discharges and ensure smooth transitions of care

Qualifications

• Certified Physician Assistant with (or eligible for) Virginia licensure and active DEA
• Team-oriented with a strong commitment to patient care
• Provider Experience in general surgery, critical care, cardiology, or cardiothoracic surgery preferred