Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery team. The PA will function as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, providing comprehensive care to patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical procedures. Responsibilities include first assisting in the operating room, managing perioperative patient care, conducting inpatient rounds, evaluating consults, and collaborating with surgeons, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist cardiothoracic surgeons in the operating room as a first assist during cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical procedures
- Perform pre-operative evaluations, obtain histories and physicals, review diagnostic studies, and develop care plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
- Manage postoperative patients in the ICU, step-down unit, and inpatient surgical units
- Evaluate and respond to patient consultations, urgent clinical issues, and changes in patient condition
- Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic test results
- Perform procedures within scope of practice, including chest tube insertion/removal, central line removal, temporary pacing wire removal, wound management, suture and staple removal, and other delegated procedures
- Assist with patient discharge planning, medication reconciliation, and follow-up care coordination
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, postoperative care, and lifestyle modifications
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, rehabilitation services, and ancillary departments to ensure high-quality patient care
- Participate in call coverage, weekend rounds, and after-hours patient management as required
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
FOCUS & MISSION: Faith-based, Compassionate Coordinated Care, Clinical Excellence, Patient Experience, Patient Safety. Mission statement: “Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ”
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation with bonus structure
- Productivity bonus program offered
- Excellent retirement plan with Employer matching program
- Competitive health benefits
- Occurrence based malpractice insurance coverage starting the first day of employment
- Generous CME & license reimbursement
- Professional Growth Opportunities (journals, certifications & professional memberships)
- Provider-friendly employment
- Family-Centered community
- Great schools
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current Physician Assistant license (or eligibility) in the State of Georgia
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Previous cardiothoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, critical care, or surgical first assist experience preferred
Hospital Description
ABOUT THE FACILITY
As part of the AdventHealth system, we are conveniently located in Northwest Georgia, directly between Atlanta and Chattanooga, TN. With its 230 beds and state-of-the-art technology, AdventHealth Redmond is a place where modern medicine is practiced with the gentle hands of faith. Here, surgeons and nurses move with purpose and grace, guided not only by skill but by a mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ — to see each patient not as a case, but as a soul. Whether it's a life-saving cardiac procedure, a moment of prayer in a quiet room, or a reassuring smile in the emergency department, every act is infused with dignity, excellence, and love. AdventHealth Redmond is not just part of the community — it is woven into its fabric, a place where generations have turned in times of need, and where the future of health is being shaped with heart and vision. It is widely recognized for its excellence in cardiovascular care, emergency services, and whole-person healing philosophy. AdventHealth Georgia is home to some of the best physicians in the area with a variety of specialties, including inpatient and outpatient acute care, a state-of-the-art surgery department, cardiology, stroke program, an accredited wound care program, cancer care, full-service orthopedic and sports medicine care, and home care. AdventHealth Gordon, Murray, and Redmond employ more than 100 providers in an ever-growing area.
Community Description
Rome, Georgia: Where Rivers Meet and Community Flourishes
Cradled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Rome, Georgia is a city where nature, history, and heart converge. Known as the place "where the rivers meet," Rome is shaped by the graceful flow of the Etowah, Oostanaula, and Coosa Rivers - a trio that mirrors the city's own harmony of heritage, progress, and community.
With a population of just over 38,000, Rome is the proud seat of Floyd County, a place where Southern hospitality is more than tradition - it's a daily rhythm. The city pulses with life, from its historic downtown lined with boutiques and cafés to its tree-canopied neighborhoods and vibrant arts scene.
Rome's soul is steeped in education and innovation, home to institutions like Berry College, whose sprawling campus is one of the largest in the world. The city's economy is a blend of healthcare, manufacturing, and education, supported by a workforce that values both grit and grace.
Whether you're drawn by its historic charm, its educational excellence, or its welcoming embrace, Rome, Georgia is a city that feels like home - a place where the past whispers, the present sings, and the future shines.