Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Jobs
Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant jobs are open across academic medical centers, community hospitals, and specialty surgical practices, at every level from new graduate to senior first-assist, with specializations in cardiac surgery, thoracic oncology, and minimally invasive procedures. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Job Summary:
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative, high-volume surgical team with access to advanced technology, a robust referral network, and one of the most comprehensive heart and vascular programs in the region. We welcome both experienced surgeons and new fellowship graduates who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and growing their careers within a nationally recognized healthcare system.
Position Highlights
- Join an established and highly regarded cardiothoracic surgery practice with significant regional market presence
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Perform a broad spectrum of adult cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, including:
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Valve repair and replacement
- Aortic surgery
- Thoracic oncology procedures
- Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, pulmonologists, intensivists, advanced practice providers, and surgical specialists
- Participate in program development, quality initiatives, clinical research, and educational activities
- Opportunity to mentor residents and fellows while contributing to the continued growth of the service line
- Primarily practice at one Methodist Healthcare hospital location
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Call expectations:
- 1:5 weekend call rotation
- 1:7 weekday call rotation
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure
- Experience in routine and complex coronary surgery, valve repair/replacement, and structural heart procedures preferred
- Experience with thoracic surgery, minimally invasive lung surgery, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery is welcomed but not required
- Strong commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork, innovation, and patient-centered care
- New fellowship graduates are encouraged to apply and will be fully considered
- Experienced candidates seeking leadership, program development, or mentorship opportunities are also encouraged to apply
- Employed position with Methodist Healthcare System
- Competitive compensation package with productivity incentives
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- Relocation assistance available
- Paid malpractice coverage
- CME allowance
- Opportunity to practice within a rapidly growing cardiovascular service line
Methodist Heart Hospital is recognized as one of the premier cardiovascular destinations in Texas and provides access to cutting-edge treatments and advanced surgical care.
Program Highlights
- Performs more open-heart surgeries than any other hospital in San Antonio
- Largest Heart Transplant Program in South Texas with more than 500 transplants performed
- South Texas' only Comprehensive Aortic Aneurysm Program
- More than 2,000 TAVR procedures completed, with approximately 400 performed annually
- Established Lung Transplant Program
- More than 150 ECMO cases annually
- More than 1,600 open-heart surgeries performed each year
- Advanced VATS minimally invasive thoracic surgery program
- Dedicated Lung Nodule Program
- 25 catheterization laboratories across the system
- Five accredited Chest Pain Centers
- Two Heart Failure Clinics
Methodist Healthcare System is the largest provider of healthcare services in South and Central Texas, encompassing 28 facilities, including nine acute care hospitals, and serving more than 94,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annually. The organization is committed to delivering exceptional care through innovation, physician partnership, and investment in advanced healthcare services.
Live and Work in San Antonio
San Antonio offers an exceptional quality of life with the advantages of a major metropolitan area and the warmth of a welcoming community. Physicians enjoy:
- No state income tax
- Affordable cost of living
- Highly rated public and private schools
- Diverse neighborhoods and housing options
- Rich cultural heritage and vibrant culinary scene
- Outdoor recreation, professional sports, and year-round activities
- Easy access to Austin, Houston, the Texas Hill Country, and Gulf Coast destinations
Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Job Summary:
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative, high-volume surgical team with access to advanced technology, a robust referral network, and one of the most comprehensive heart and vascular programs in the region. We welcome both experienced surgeons and new fellowship graduates who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and growing their careers within a nationally recognized healthcare system.
Position Highlights
- Join an established and highly regarded cardiothoracic surgery practice with significant regional market presence
-
Perform a broad spectrum of adult cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, including:
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Valve repair and replacement
- Aortic surgery
- Thoracic oncology procedures
- Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, pulmonologists, intensivists, advanced practice providers, and surgical specialists
- Participate in program development, quality initiatives, clinical research, and educational activities
- Opportunity to mentor residents and fellows while contributing to the continued growth of the service line
- Primarily practice at one Methodist Healthcare hospital location
-
Call expectations:
- 1:5 weekend call rotation
- 1:7 weekday call rotation
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure
- Experience in routine and complex coronary surgery, valve repair/replacement, and structural heart procedures preferred
- Experience with thoracic surgery, minimally invasive lung surgery, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery is welcomed but not required
- Strong commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork, innovation, and patient-centered care
- New fellowship graduates are encouraged to apply and will be fully considered
- Experienced candidates seeking leadership, program development, or mentorship opportunities are also encouraged to apply
- Employed position with Methodist Healthcare System
- Competitive compensation package with productivity incentives
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- Relocation assistance available
- Paid malpractice coverage
- CME allowance
- Opportunity to practice within a rapidly growing cardiovascular service line
Methodist Heart Hospital is recognized as one of the premier cardiovascular destinations in Texas and provides access to cutting-edge treatments and advanced surgical care.
Program Highlights
- Performs more open-heart surgeries than any other hospital in San Antonio
- Largest Heart Transplant Program in South Texas with more than 500 transplants performed
- South Texas' only Comprehensive Aortic Aneurysm Program
- More than 2,000 TAVR procedures completed, with approximately 400 performed annually
- Established Lung Transplant Program
- More than 150 ECMO cases annually
- More than 1,600 open-heart surgeries performed each year
- Advanced VATS minimally invasive thoracic surgery program
- Dedicated Lung Nodule Program
- 25 catheterization laboratories across the system
- Five accredited Chest Pain Centers
- Two Heart Failure Clinics
Methodist Healthcare System is the largest provider of healthcare services in South and Central Texas, encompassing 28 facilities, including nine acute care hospitals, and serving more than 94,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annually. The organization is committed to delivering exceptional care through innovation, physician partnership, and investment in advanced healthcare services.
Live and Work in San Antonio
San Antonio offers an exceptional quality of life with the advantages of a major metropolitan area and the warmth of a welcoming community. Physicians enjoy:
- No state income tax
- Affordable cost of living
- Highly rated public and private schools
- Diverse neighborhoods and housing options
- Rich cultural heritage and vibrant culinary scene
- Outdoor recreation, professional sports, and year-round activities
- Easy access to Austin, Houston, the Texas Hill Country, and Gulf Coast destinations
Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Jobs by Experience Level
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Who's Hiring
- 77 Consultants187
- Advocate Aurora Health9
- Emory Healthcare7
- SSM Health6
- Tenet Healthcare5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services27
- Education5
- Science & Research2
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant jobs.
- Master's degree from an accredited physician assistant program and current NCCPA certification
- Active state PA licensure with cardiothoracic or surgical first-assist experience
- Proficiency in saphenous vein and radial artery harvest for coronary bypass procedures
- Current ACLS certification and demonstrated ICU or CVICU postoperative management skills
- Experience with chest tube management, epicardial pacing, and hemodynamic monitoring
- Familiarity with robotic-assisted or minimally invasive thoracic surgical techniques
Tips for Your Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Job Search
Tailor your CV for surgical volume
Hiring committees in cardiothoracic surgery want to see your case volume and specific procedures clearly listed. Break out your first-assist, harvest, and closure numbers by surgery type rather than bundling everything under a general surgical experience line.
Highlight ACLS, ATLS, and harvest certifications
Many cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant postings require current ACLS and ATLS, and saphenous vein or radial artery harvest proficiency is frequently listed as a differentiator. Call these out near the top of your CV, not buried in a credentials footer.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by program structure
Academic centers, hybrid NP/PA teams, and solo-surgeon private practices each demand a different skill mix. When you search, filter by institution type and read the call structure language carefully to confirm the role matches your preferred clinical scope.
Prepare case-based interview answers in advance
Cardiothoracic surgery interviews often include scenario questions about intraoperative complications, postoperative chest tube management, or arrhythmia recognition in the ICU. Rehearse structured responses grounded in your actual case experience before the interview.
Negotiate call burden alongside base compensation
Call schedule, holiday coverage, and add-on case expectations vary significantly across cardiothoracic programs and directly affect your effective hourly commitment. Raise these specifics during the offer conversation, not after you sign.
Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cardiothoracic surgery physician assistants?
The companies hiring the most cardiothoracic surgery physician assistants right now include 77 Consultants, Advocate Aurora Health, and Emory Healthcare, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and large regional heart programs tend to post the highest volumes of openings.
How many cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant jobs are remote?
About 12% of cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of surgical practice. The small remote share is concentrated in telehealth follow-up roles and administrative or quality-improvement positions within larger cardiothoracic programs rather than direct intraoperative or ICU coverage roles.
How do you become a cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant?
You start by completing an accredited master's-level physician assistant program and passing the NCCPA certification exam. From there, most candidates gain initial experience in surgical or critical care settings before pursuing cardiothoracic-specific roles. Some programs offer dedicated cardiothoracic PA fellowships that provide structured training in cardiac surgery, thoracic oncology, and CVICU management, which can accelerate your transition into the specialty.
How do you get hired as a cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant with little experience?
Focus your rotations and early employment on surgical or cardiovascular critical care settings to build the procedural and ICU skills cardiothoracic teams expect. Seek out hospitals with active cardiac surgery programs for your clinical year. A cardiothoracic PA fellowship is a practical path if your direct surgical exposure is limited, since many programs train new graduates and place them directly into their surgical teams.
What does the cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant interview process look like?
Expect an initial phone or video screen followed by an on-site interview that typically includes meetings with the attending surgeons, the PA or NP team lead, and sometimes the department chief. You may be asked case-based questions covering intraoperative decision-making, postoperative complication management, and ICU protocols. Some programs ask you to review a sample operative note or describe your harvest technique in detail before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and surgical subspecialty focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and practice preferences.
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