**Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery in Pinehurst, NC** **Questions? Click** **HERE** **to contact our in-house Physician Recruiter** Be an integral part of a CT surgery team committed to providing exceptional patient care and promoting innovation. **FirstHealth of the Carolinas** is a private, community-based health care network, **_nationally recognized as a top 150 place to work by Becker’s Healthcare for 2 years in a row._** **About the Opportunity:** + Advanced cardiac program offers minimally invasive procedures, TAVR, CABG, robotic surgery, lung procedures and more. + Four PA team supports three talented surgeons. + Responsibilities include first assist, post-op care with ICU management, and clinic. + Monday – Friday schedule with 1:4 call. + Comprehensive compensation and benefits package: + Competitive compensation. + Health, life and disability benefits + 3 retirement savings plans – 401a, 403b with match, 457b + Paid time off plus CME days + CME allowance, reimbursement for DEA and licensure + Wellbeing resources + Fitness center membership + Parental leave + Paid malpractice with tail coverage + Relocation stipend **About FirstHealth of the Carolinas:** + Headquartered in Pinehurst, NC, we are a financially stable organization with four hospitals (610 beds), and facilities for inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation, hospice, a palliative care program, home care, community outreach programs, integrated neurosciences, health & fitness centers, primary, concierge, and convenient care practices, a hospitality house, EMS, a philanthropic foundation, and more. + Here you will find specialty and subspecialty services and technologies that rival those typically only found in academic institutions and in larger metropolitan areas. + We are leading the way with the latest advancements in cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, neonatology, and bariatric surgery. + Our organizational culture is guided by an unwavering commitment to patient safety, quality, and performance excellence. + FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital was named to the PINC AI™ 100 Top Hospitals® list for a third consecutive year and eighth year overall that Moore Regional has been recognized as one of the nation’s best hospitals. **About the Community:** + Pinehurst, located in the heart of NC, is a picturesque community renowned for its unique blend of Southern charm, outdoor recreation, and world-class amenities. + Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life … temperate 4-season climate, within reach of urban areas, and consistently ranked among the state’s safest communities. + The tri-cities (Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen) have been selected by POLICOM as North Carolina’s #1 strongest Micropolitan for 6 years running. + This "Home of American Golf" boasts a collection of legendary golf courses and is now a second home for the USGA. + Neighboring Southern Pines – “Horse Country” – is home to first-rate equestrian facilities including state-of-the-art training centers, riding arenas, and boarding stables **Qualifications:** + Must be a graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program and have NCCPA certification. + Two years of CT surgery PA experience preferred. + Position-specific knowledge and skills required: + Proficient with saphenous vein harvest (open and endoscopic) and tube thoracostomy + Management of ventilators and critically ill patients + In-depth knowledge of and experience in titrating inotropic and pressor medications + Efficient with placement of central lines, arterial lines (femoral, radial), Swan-Ganz catheters, and chest tubes + Unrestricted NC Physician Assistant license, NC DEA, and ACLS certification through AHA required. For consideration, please submit a current CV to FHPG-Recruitment@firsthealth.org or call 910-715-1438.