Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant Location: Nassau County / South Shore Long Island, New York Job Type: Full-Time Setting: Hospital-Based Cardiovascular Surgery ProgramWe are seeking a Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant for a full-time opportunity with a respected hospital-based cardiovascular surgery program in the South Shore Long Island area. This is an excellent opportunity for a PA who enjoys a high-acuity surgical setting and wants to work alongside an experienced cardiovascular team.Practice Highlights
Established cardiovascular surgery program
Hospital-based role in a collaborative clinical setting
Full-time schedule with day shifts
Strong interdisciplinary team support
Opportunity to work within an active surgical service line
Direct-hire position
Position OverviewThe Physician Assistant will support a busy cardiovascular surgery team and help manage patients across the inpatient and perioperative setting. This role involves patient evaluation, treatment planning, care coordination, and close collaboration with physicians and clinical staff to promote quality outcomes.Key Responsibilities
Support the cardiovascular surgery service line
Assist with inpatient and perioperative patient care
Perform clinical evaluations and ongoing assessments
Order medications, diagnostics, and other appropriate interventions
Participate in treatment planning and patient management
Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and support staff
Contribute to a team-oriented, high-acuity care environment
Candidate Profile
Experienced Physician Assistant preferred
Comfortable in an acute-care and surgical setting
Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment