Cardiology Physician Assistant

Our client, a nationally renowned academic medical center and integrated healthcare delivery system, is currently hiring an experienced and skilled Chief Physician Assistant (PA) to lead the Vascular Surgery PA team in a procedural-focused role. This leadership position balances hands-on patient care with team management and is ideal for a PA who thrives in procedural medicine, inpatient/outpatient vascular care, and leadership. The Chief PA will work a 4-day, 10-hour shift schedule (4/10s) and play a critical role in advancing vascular care within our institution.

• Supervise, mentor, and manage a team of vascular surgery PAs


• Oversee PA scheduling, onboarding, training, and professional development


• Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, procedural standards, and regulatory guidelines


• Act as a liaison between PAs, vascular surgeons, nursing staff, and administration


• Lead quality improvement initiatives to optimize procedural workflows and patient outcomes

• Perform a variety of vascular procedures, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  


• Vein and artery harvesting (for grafting procedures)


• Central and arterial line placement


• Ultrasound-guided vascular access (IVs, arterial/venous catheters)


• Wound care, debridement, and complex dressing management


• Sclerotherapy and other venous interventions


• Suture/staple removal and drain management

• Conduct patient evaluations, history & physical exams, and follow-up visits


• Manage pre- and post-procedure patient care for vascular patients


• Order and interpret vascular imaging (ultrasound, CT angiography, MRI) and lab results


• Educate patients on vascular conditions, procedural interventions, and lifestyle modifications


• Work closely with vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans


• Participate in inpatient rounds, case discussions, and multidisciplinary meetings Qualifications:
  
  
  
  


• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program


• Certified (PA-C) and licensed (or eligible) in State


• Minimum 4+ years of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, or procedural-based experience preferred


• Previous leadership or chief PA experience strongly preferred


• Expertise in vascular access, wound care, and procedural medicine


• Ability to lead a team, optimize procedural workflows, and improve patient outcomes


• Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills

• 4-day, 10-hour shifts (4/10s schedule) - Enjoy a better work-life balance!


• No OR responsibilities - Focus on procedural-based vascular care and leadership


• Competitive salary and leadership stipend


• Comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, CME allowance, malpractice coverage)


• Professional growth opportunities within a top-tier vascular surgery program

If you're an experienced PA leader looking for a procedural-based vascular role with a 4-day workweek and no OR time, we'd love to hear from you!