Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Austin
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

Description

Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons would like to recruit a Physician Assistant to join a busy cardiothoracic surgery group in Austin, TX.

Qualified Candidates:

• Board certified Physician Assistant
• Licensed in the state of Texas
• Vein Harvest experience required
• Not accepting new grads
• Current staff: 16 physicians and with 7 PA's
• OR/First Assist work and inpatient rounding
• Rounding at Heart Hospital of Austin, St. David's Round Rock/North/South Hospitals
• Schedule, 4-day work weeks (7A-5p) with weekends on rotation
• Call Requirements: every 8 weekdays and every 8 weekends

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary
• Full benefits including health, dental, vision
• 401k with matching and CME

About Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons:

• Over 65 years of experience serving Central Texas
• Specializes in advanced cardiothoracic and vascular surgical care
• Offers innovative, state-of-the-art treatment options
• Provides comprehensive care with 24/7 availability
• Focuses on helping patients return to good health as quickly as possible
• Surgeons deliver advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques across all Central Texas area hospitals

About Heart Hospital of Austin

• Part of St. David s HealthCare, is a 72-bed hospital and one of the highest performing cardiovascular facilities in the nation, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
• Features a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department; an advanced Executive Wellness Program; an Advanced Heart Failure Program, including two key therapies extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and left ventricular assist device (LVAD); six operating rooms (ORs), including three hybrid ORs; three catheterization labs; and electrophysiology services.
• Is a 12-year recipient of Merative s (now PINC AI) 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award, has been ranked by Healthgrades as the No. 1 cardiac program in Texas for six consecutive years, and is home to one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs in the world.

Austin has earned a reputation as one of the best places to live in the nation. Among Texas towns, Austin has been named Best Place for Business and Careers, Live Music Capital of the World, and Best Town for Relocation of Families. Austin has a lot to offer singles as well as families, from downtown loft living to quieter neighborhoods by the lake or in the hill country. Austin has around 300 days of sunshine each year with excellent schools, fine arts, lakes, limitless outdoor activities, and year-round festivals.

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