HCA Healthcare logo

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

HCA Healthcare

Gainesville, FLJobSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

Watch jobs like this.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting.

At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Gainesville, FL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Job overview

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is seeking an experienced cardiac physician assistant to join an established cardiothoracic surgery practice. The provider will support cardiothoracic surgeons, round on hospitalized patients, and first-assist in cardiac and thoracic procedures. The role may include practice call and ICU work depending on need. Operating-room experience and cardiothoracic patient experience are preferred; vein-harvesting proficiency is ideal but can be taught.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operating Room ExperienceCardiothoracic Patient CareVein Harvesting

Qualifications

Cardiac Physician Assistant Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Description

Specialization:

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is a seeking an experienced cardiac physician assistant to join an established cardiothoracic surgery practice.

Qualified Candidates:

  • Incoming provider will support our well-respected and experienced cardiothoracic surgeons in our employed practice

  • Rounding on patients in the hospital

  • First assisting in cardiac and thoracic surgery procedures

  • One hospital

  • Some practice call may be required

  • Some ICU work - depending on need

  • Experience in OR preferred

  • Experience with cardiothoracic patients preferred

  • Proficient in vein harvesting (EVH and open) ideal but can be taught

Incentive/Benefits Package:

  • Employed opportunity through HCA Physician Services Group

  • Competitive compensation

  • Great comprehensive and flexible benefits program

  • PTO and CME time / allowance

  • Occurrence-based malpractice

  • Strong support system

About HCA Florida North Florida Hospital:

  • We operate a 613-bed system across two campuses and three freestanding EDs. HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is a 523-bed, full-service acute care facility serving North Central Florida for over 50 years, while HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital is a brand new 90-bed, full-service hospital with a 30-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit.

  • Multi-year recipient of 3-Star Rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures.

  • Named among Healthgrades America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2024 and awarded the 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™.

  • Boasts a robust Robotic Program with 5 da Vinci Xi Robots and brand new da Vinci 5 robot.

  • Accredited as a Chest Pain Center, DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, and accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancers (NAPBC).

  • Certified as a Key Top-Quality Performer by the Joint Commission, highlighting commitment to excellence in healthcare.

  • Features an evolving Graduate Medical Education Program, supporting the development of future healthcare professionals.

Nestled in North Central Florida, Gainesville is renowned for its preservation of historic buildings, vibrant art scene, cultural diversity, and the natural beauty of its surroundings, including springs, lakes, outdoor parks, and museums. With convenient proximity to both coasts, Gainesville offers easy access to sandy beaches and Florida’s renowned attractions. Recognized as one of Florida’s most livable cities, Gainesville blends small-town charm with innovative urban amenities.

How this job compares

Set against the 7,821 open Physician Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Florida median$111–164K/yr47 salary ranges
  • US median$46–90/hr1,865 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 205 open Physician Assistant jobs in Florida and 7,821 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
Physician Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (2,071 postings).
Education
2,578 of the 7,821 open Physician Assistant jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

Similar jobs, posted recently

Open roles like this one, listed in the last 30 days.

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.