Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Your future role at a glance

Location: Panama City, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

Schedule: Full-Time; M-F (with some weekend call)

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available

CME allowance + dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

How you'll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated CVT PA to join an established surgical practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
* Join an exceptional team of 3 physicians and 2 APPs
* Practice setting: mix of inpatient rounding, clinic and surgical first assist
* EVH Experience REQUIRED
* Employed position within a nonprofit health system
* Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
* Champion the care team experience for loved ones
* Facilitate practice growth and quality outcomes
* Collaborate with colleagues to foster a highly efficient practice model

About the Facility

• Sacred Heart Bay opened in 1949 and was acquired by Ascension in 2019 to further the Sacred Heart mission in the Panama City community: providing excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.
• 200 bed Level II Trauma Center (Part of a robust clinical network with our sister facilities in Pensacola, Destin, and Port St. Joe, FL)
• Serving a population of approximately 226,000
• Integrated referral network (largest employed primary care network in NW FL)
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

About the Community

• Panama City is home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast (consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country).
• No state income tax
• Beautiful state parks that provide untainted access to flora and fauna.
• Pier Park is a popular destination that offers entertainment, dining, and shopping for people of all ages.
• Situated between Eglin AFB and Tyndall AFB, Panama City offers a strong military community in Northwest Florida.
• Located on St. Andrew's Bay, Panama City offers plenty of salt and freshwater activities, including boating and fishing.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Florida Physician Assistants obtained prior to hire date
  or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

Vein harvesting experience required