Cardiac Physician Assistant/Surgical Assistant

Physician Assistant – Cardiac Surgery (Nashville, TN) AP Health is a private practice of advanced practice providers offering perioperative services to hospitals, surgeons, and surgery centers. We partner with facilities to provide high‑quality service line coverage with experienced Advanced Practice Providers who assist in surgery. What will you do: Function as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room Position and drape the patient under the direction of the surgeon Perform Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) Conduct comprehensive and problem‑focused histories and physical examinations Participate in daily inpatient rounds in ICU and step‑down units Provide rotating weekend and night CVOR coverage What do you need: 2+ years experience functioning as a surgical first assistant Experience taking independent call Current Tennessee state license or active first‑assistant certification Board certification by NCCPA Active BLS and ACLS certification Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Short‑ and long‑term disability, basic and supplemental life insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company matching Participation in Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) Paid state license, malpractice, and other agreed‑upon licenses and dues Annual $1,500 CME allocation and 3 paid days off for CME Generous PTO and work/life balance #J-18808-Ljbffr AP Health