Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Baptist Health Medical Group – Birmingham, AL
Locations:
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital
2018 Brookwood Medical Center Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
Schedule & Call
- Full-time position
- Rotating call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Shared call across APP team to support work-life balance
Position Overview
Baptist Health Medical Group is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA-C) to support a high-performing, multi-site surgical team across Brookwood and Princeton hospitals. This role will directly support three cardiothoracic surgeons and work alongside a team of seven to eight Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
This is a dynamic role offering exposure to the full continuum of cardiothoracic surgical care- including first assist, pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative management.
Team & Environment
- Collaborative team of 3 Cardiothoracic Surgeons
- Established group of 7–8 APPs (NPs and PAs)
- Multi-site coverage model across three facilities
- Strong surgical volumes with opportunity for professional growth and skill advancement
About Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient’s total healthcare needs.
As part of Baptist Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options.
Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus — from primary care to specialty institutes — Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals.
Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
- Life Insurance
- Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
- Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Car Insurance
- Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- CME allowance and professional development support
- Opportunity to work within a growing, system-supported cardiothoracic program
- Exposure to complex surgical cases across multiple facilities
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong physician leadership
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Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures
- Perform pre-operative evaluations and post-operative rounding
- Manage ICU and step-down patients in collaboration with surgeons
- Participate in call rotation (nights and weekends required)
- Coordinate care across multiple sites to ensure continuity and quality outcomes
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- PA-C certification required
- Active or eligible for Alabama licensure
- Cardiothoracic surgery experience preferred (new graduates with strong surgical rotations considered)
- BLS and ACLS certification required
Skills Required
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- PA-C certification
- Active or eligible for Alabama licensure
- Cardiothoracic surgery experience
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
What We Do
Baptist Health is a private, not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system serving Central Alabama. Its network includes five acute-care hospitals, more than 1,700 licensed beds, a free-standing emergency room, and Baptist Health Medical Group primary and specialty care across more than 60 locations. Approximately 2,600 physicians and over 7,000 team members provide accessible, high-quality, compassionate care to area communities throughout Central Alabama.
