Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Your future role at a glance

Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West

Schedule: Full-time

Productivity incentives:

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 Physician Assistant to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
* Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients.
* Inpatient Care: Deliver acute care for cardiac patients in a hospital setting.
* Clinical Collaboration: Partner with CV Surgeons and APPs to coordinate patient management.
* Experience: Requires 3+ years of Cardiac or Cardiovascular expertise.
* Assessment & Diagnostics: Conduct comprehensive evaluations and interpret diagnostic studies.
* Treatment & Management: Manage health conditions via prescriptive authority or specialist referral.
* Patient Education: Counsel families on treatment plans and preventative health.
* Documentation: Maintain precise medical records per network and specialty standards.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

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

About the Facility

• 541 bed hospital / medical center
• Serving a population of approximately two million people in Davidson, Williamson and Alabama
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

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 Tennessee Committee on Physicians 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.