Job Description

Hoag Health, the top-ranked health system in Orange County, CA is seeking a full-time Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing team in beautiful Newport Beach, CA! Hoag is a world-class institution where we strive to provide the highest quality healthcare to our patients. As a PA in our Thoracic Surgery department, you will play a vital role in assisting our team of surgeons and staff in providing exceptional care to patients with thoracic conditions. We are also growing as we are completing a state of the art hospital expansion in Irvine, CA in 2026! This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PA looking to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients. If you are a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with a strong background in thoracic surgery, we would love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our community.

Highlights:

• Full time position
• Location: Newport Beach, CA
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Outpatient role with occasional inpatient duties including first assist support, rounding, consultations and discharges
• Competitive compensation package inclusive of a base guaranteed salary
• Comprehensive benefits for provider and dependents: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off policy
• CME stipend
• Experienced Team including Cardiothoracic Surgeons, APP’s and seasoned support staff

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Thoracic Surgery PA assists the supervising surgeon in the operating room, but also plays an integral role in the global management of patients undergoing cardiothoracic, vascular, or aortic surgery.
• Includes all aspects of peri-operative care from performing patient histories and daily rounds to invasive surgical procedures, including the critical retrieval of vascular tissue in coronary bypass procedures
• Competitive candidates must have extensive knowledge of artificial cardiac devices, ventilators and the pharmacologic effects of vasoactive/cardiotonic drugs
• The PA also provides patient care expertise in the postoperative acute care units, step-down units and regular floors
• First assist in the O.R., participate in aortic clinic, endovascular vein harvesting

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Thoracic Surgery PA or Surgical PA required
• Active CA Physician Assistant License in good standing
• Graduate from an accredited PA program
• Knowledge of Epic EMR preferred
• Experience working in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills for effective patient interaction and education.
• Ability to be adaptable based on program needs preferred

Contact:

Steven Yi

Physician Consultant

steven.yi@hoag.org

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