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Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$131,309 / year median in Virginia
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Description Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery $
Salary Estimate:
$180,000 - $250,000 / year
Job Summary:
Reston Hospital Center is seeking Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistants to support Northern Virginia's newest adult cardiothoracic surgery program. The ideal candidate is a certified physician assistant with 2 to 5 years of experience first assisting in CT surgery and vein harvests.
Qualified candidates:
Graduate of an AMA-approved PA program Must be board-certified Ability to obtain a VA medical license, and DEA license 2 to 5 years of experience assisting in CT surgery and vein harvests of experience in CT surgery assist required, minimum 1 year of experience required 7 on/7 off schedule Strong clinical and communication skills, a team mentality, and innovative Participate in call and helping support the launch of a new program Getinge EVH System Join a team of 2 FT physicians, 1
FT NP Incentive/Benefits Package:
Competitive salary with incentive-based package Comprehensive benefits package with various options for health, life, and well-being 401(k) plan with annual match (based on years of service) Paid time off Employee stock purchase plan CME allowances Relocation assistance
About Reston Hospital Center:
Reston Hospital Center is a 243-bed, full-service facility and medical campus that serves Northern Virginia Comprehensive robotic surgery program Level II Trauma and Level
III NICU
Highly regarded spine and orthopedic center with comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services Recognized by Healthgrades in the Top 5% of hospitals for patient safety and was named #1 in the state of Virginia in 2024 for surgical care and overall orthopedic services and #2 in the state for joint replacement A staple of the Reston area since 1986, the hospital is the perfect mix of a community hospital feel and state-of-the-art services with the dedicated leadership, medical staff, and board of trustees invested in the facility's strategic growth, new talent acquisition, and high-quality, compassionate patient care Reston is a Northern Virginia community in western Fairfax County, part of the Washington, D.C. metro area. NOVA is one of the nation's most diverse regions, with international residents making up 27% of its population and representing over 120 countries. If considered a city, it would rank as the 10th largest in the U.S. The area blends nature, culture, and history, offering access to mountains, parks, wineries, shopping, and historic sites near the nation's capital. Fairfax County is known for top-tier schools, hosts 11 Fortune 500 headquarters, and has the country's highest concentration of tech jobs along with the region's largest number of minority-, woman-, and veteran-owned businesses.
•The wage estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Dental Insurance