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Bon Secours CT - Cardiovascular and Thoracic Specialists – Coastal Hampton Roads, Virginia
Bon Secours Cardiovascular and Thoracic Specialists is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to join our premier CT Surgery team. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice at the top of your profession in a highly collaborative environment dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.
We are interviewing now for a skilled PA to play an integral role in the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients.
Position Highlights
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Call: 1:2 rotation
- Practice Setting: Hospital-based and outpatient
- Patient Population: Adults (18+), mix of inpatient and outpatient
- Average Caseload: Outpatient: 1–5 patients/day, Inpatient: 5–10 patients/day
- EMR: Epic (inpatient and outpatient)
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care to cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients in the OR, ICU, and outpatient clinic settings.
- Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) for CABG procedures.
- Assist in surgical cases, manage pre- and post-operative care, and coordinate follow-up with patients and families.
- Collaborate closely with the attending surgeon, fellow PAs, nursing staff, and the broader care team to ensure seamless, high-quality patient care.
- Participate in call rotation and maintain readiness for emergent cases as required.
Qualifications
Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a PA in Cardiothoracic Surgery, including proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting. Not entry level.
- Training: Demonstrated competence in OR and ICU procedures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary staff.
- Proven ability to deliver compassionate, efficient, and thorough patient care.
- Current NCCPA certification and Virginia PA license (or eligibility).
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary with guaranteed compensation (no productivity factor)
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Employer-provided life insurance (2x base salary)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Wellness and employee assistance programs
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- 32 days of annual ATO
- CME allowance: $3,000 annually
- Relocation reimbursement available
Why Join Bon Secours Mercy Health?
Bon Secours Mercy Health is in the top 5 faith based health systems in the U.S., committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care and advancing health for the communities we serve. Our team values collaboration, excellence, and innovation in patient-centered care.
Location – Coastal Virginia
Live and work in Hampton Roads, a vibrant coastal region known for its rich culture, affordable lifestyle, and proximity to some of the East Coast’s best destinations. Consistently ranked as one of “America’s Top 20 Places to Educate Your Child” – Forbes Magazine
Access to pristine beaches, thriving arts and culinary scenes, and highly rated public schools
Easy drive to Williamsburg (45 min), Washington, D.C. (4 hrs), and the Outer Banks of North Carolina (1 hr)
Enjoy the best of both worlds — a dynamic urban center and welcoming suburban communities — all while advancing your career with a nationally respected healthcare organization.
Apply Today - If you are an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery PA ready to join a collaborative, high-performing team in one of Virginia’s most desirable regions, we invite you to apply now.
Send your resume to Deb McCarthy - debra_mccarthy@bshsi.org
Bon Secours Mercy Health - Maryview Medical Center - Portsmouth VA
For nearly 200 years, the historical founders of Bon Secours Mercy Health have been providing care to those in need. Today, the ministry is one of the top 20 health systems in the United States and part of the top performing quartile of Catholic health systems for lowest cost per case for patient care. This quality care is provided by more than 60,000 employees serving communities throughout Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia and Ireland.
The health care ministry provided care for patients more than 10.3 million times in 2017 through its network of more than 1,000 care sites, including 50 hospitals, more than 50 home health agencies, hospice agencies, and skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Consistent with its commitment to serve each patient with dignity, Bon Secours Mercy Health provides nearly $2 million per day in community benefit.
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
As part of the Bon Secours Mercy Health System, Maryview Medical Center is a 346-bed not-for-profit, acute care facility licensed in the state of Virginia and serving approximately 282,790 residents primarily in Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton
Maryview Medical Center is the #1 referral source for colon and rectal surgery, ranked best for surgical weight loss, and received many accolades for providing high quality care.
The Mission of Bon Secours Mercy Health is to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of its communities and bring good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. For more information, visit www.bsmhealth.org
