Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Hourly Salary ranges around: $70/hr - $90/hr Bring Your Expertise to the Heart of Surgical Care We re seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant (PA-C) with experience in cardiac or cardiothoracic surgery to support a high-acuity surgical program. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across the full continuum of care combining operative support, inpatient management, and collaborative clinical decision-making. If you re passionate about complex surgical care and enjoy working in a team-driven environment, we d love to connect. Our client is a very well-known, well-established New York City hospital network! Schedule Rotating schedule (days/nights) Key Responsibilities Evaluate and manage patients across surgical, inpatient, and outpatient settings Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians Prescribe medications and provide therapeutic interventions within scope First assist in cardiothoracic and open-heart procedures Support vessel harvesting and other advanced operative techniques Provide perioperative care, including patient preparation and postoperative follow-up Partner with surgeons, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care Act as a clinical resource and mentor to peers and support staff Contribute to a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement Qualifications Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant license NCCPA certification required Infection Control certification (as applicable) Recent operating room experience required Cardiothoracic surgery first assist experience strongly preferred Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure surgical environments Proficiency with EMR systems (Epic experience preferred) Comfortable using standard office and clinical technology Why Join This Opportunity? Work on advanced cardiac and open-heart procedures Collaborate with an experienced, multidisciplinary team Grow your surgical and clinical expertise in a high-impact role Be part of a patient-centered environment focused on excellence in care Join a great hospital network! Atlas Search is a tri-state area recruitment agency, connecting new graduates, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians and Nurse Leaders to hospitals, clinics, multi-specialty groups, nursing homes, managed care companies, private practices, and healthcare start-ups. If you would like to learn more about the opportunities we offer, please submit your CV for consideration here.