**Details** + **Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery** + **Schedule: M-F, FT** + **Call Schedule: 10 days/month** + **Practice Detail: 2 physicians, 3 APP's** + **EMR System: Cerner / athena** + **Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay** + **Location: Panama City, FL** **Benefits** Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community _*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._ **Responsibilities** Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is looking for an experienced CV Surgery PA that is proficient in EVH. This role will be a mix of clinic, surgical assist (vein harvesting) and hospital rounding. Experience in specialty/EVH is required for consideration. **Position Highlights:** + Tertiary care and regional heart center + Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (Maquet Hemopro) + Collegeal group with a range of experience + Live and work on the beautiful Gulf Coast of FL **Responsibilities:** + Obtains patient history and performs assessment. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures. + Provides and documents direct treatment and management of health conditions. + Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources. + Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care. **Requirements** **Licensure/Certification/Registration:** + BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. + Physician Assistant credentialed from the Florida Physician Assistants obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. **Education:** • Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. • Master's degree preferred. **Work Experience:** • 1 year of experience preferred. **Why Join Our Team** Ascension Sacred Heart is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare to children and adults in South Alabama and Northwest Florida communities and operates Northwest Florida's only children's hospital. Our faith-based ministry offers caregivers the opportunity to flourish personally and professionally in a variety of specialties, including cardiology, brain and spine, pediatrics, women's health, orthopedics and cancer care. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. **E-Verify Statement** This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify\_Participation\_Poster\_ES.pdf)