Other Physician Assistant

An exclusive opening is available for a highly skilled Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant seeking a permanent, full-time position within a high-performing cardiovascular surgical program in Syracuse, New York. This is a premier opportunity to work directly in the operating room with an established cardiac surgery team performing complex adult cardiac procedures.

This full-time physician assistant role offers long-term stability, meaningful surgical volume, and the ability to practice at the top of your license. You ll function as a true first assist in a collaborative hospital setting with strong physician leadership and modern surgical infrastructure.

If you're a board-certified PA with strong cardiac surgery experience looking for a high-demand, career-defining position with growth potential and professional respect this is where you thrive.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as primary OR first assist for cardiac surgery cases


• Perform endoscopic and open vein harvest


• Insert chest tubes and manage invasive lines


• Assist with conduit retrieval for bypass procedures


• Provide perioperative ICU and floor management


• Collaborate closely with cardiac surgeons and multidisciplinary teams


• Participate in quality and surgical outcome initiatives

Qualifications

• NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant


• Active or eligible for New York State licensure


• BLS and ACLS certifications


• Proven cardiac surgery OR first assist experience


• Vein harvest proficiency required


• Robotic cardiac experience preferred


• Strong clinical judgment and team-oriented mindset

Why Join This Opportunity

• Permanent, full-time stability within a respected cardiac surgery program


• High-acuity surgical exposure with consistent OR volume


• Collaborative team culture with direct surgeon mentorship


• Modern EMR and surgical technology


• Opportunity to expand procedural expertise and leadership presence


• Thrive in a growing cardiovascular service line

Competitive compensation and benefits.

️ Full travel assistance and comprehensive benefits
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️ Malpractice Insurance Provided Full coverage for peace of mind
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Working Hours

Full-Time 4x10 Schedule Day Shifts

Skills

Cardiac Surgery First Assist
Vein Harvest (Endoscopic & Open)
Chest Tube Insertion
Perioperative ICU Management
Bypass Conduit Retrieval
Multidisciplinary Surgical Collaboration