About this opportunity

Atlas Search lists this Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant opportunity in east rockaway, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Hourly Salary ranges around: $70/hr - $90/hr

Bring Your Expertise to the Heart of Surgical Care

We re seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant (PA-C) with experience in cardiac or cardiothoracic surgery to support a high-acuity surgical program. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across the full continuum of care combining operative support, inpatient management, and collaborative clinical decision-making.

If you re passionate about complex surgical care and enjoy working in a team-driven environment, we d love to connect.

Our client is a very well-known, well-established New York City hospital network!

Schedule

Rotating schedule (days/nights)

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage patients across surgical, inpatient, and outpatient settings

Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests

Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians

Prescribe medications and provide therapeutic interventions within scope

First assist in cardiothoracic and open-heart procedures

Support vessel harvesting and other advanced operative techniques

Provide perioperative care, including patient preparation and postoperative follow-up

Partner with surgeons, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care

Act as a clinical resource and mentor to peers and support staff

Contribute to a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant license

NCCPA certification required

Infection Control certification (as applicable)

Recent operating room experience required

Cardiothoracic surgery first assist experience strongly preferred

Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure surgical environments

Proficiency with EMR systems (Epic experience preferred)

Comfortable using standard office and clinical technology

Why Join This Opportunity?

Work on advanced cardiac and open-heart procedures

Collaborate with an experienced, multidisciplinary team

Grow your surgical and clinical expertise in a high-impact role

Be part of a patient-centered environment focused on excellence in care

Join a great hospital network!

Atlas Search is a tri-state area recruitment agency, connecting new graduates, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians and Nurse Leaders to hospitals, clinics, multi-specialty groups, nursing homes, managed care companies, private practices, and healthcare start-ups.

If you would like to learn more about the opportunities we offer, please submit your CV for consideration here.