Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Location: Panama City, FL | Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay | Schedule: PRN

About the role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a CVT PA looking to pick up PRN shifts with an established surgical practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• Join an exceptional team of 3 physicians and 2 APPs
• Practice setting: mix of inpatient rounding, clinic, and surgical first assist
• EVH experience required
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Champion the care team experience for loved ones
• Facilitate practice growth and quality outcomes
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a highly efficient practice model

About the facility

Sacred Heart Bay opened in 1949 and was acquired by Ascension in 2019 to further the Sacred Heart mission in the Panama City community: providing excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.

• 200-bed Level II Trauma Center (part of a robust clinical network with sister facilities in Pensacola, Destin, and Port St. Joe, FL)
• Serving a population of approximately 226,000
• Integrated referral network (largest employed primary care network in NW FL)
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

About the community

Panama City is home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast (consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country).

• No state income tax
• Beautiful state parks that provide untainted access to flora and fauna
• Pier Park is a popular destination that offers entertainment, dining, and shopping for people of all ages
• Situated between Eglin AFB and Tyndall AFB, offering a strong military community in Northwest Florida
• Located on St. Andrew’s Bay, with plenty of salt and freshwater activities, including boating and fishing

Why choose Ascension

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

Requirements

• 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 Florida Physician Assistants obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required
• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program (Master's degree preferred)
• 1 year of experience preferred
• Vein harvesting experience required

Benefits

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources