Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Company: Lehigh Valley Health Network
Location: Allentown
Posted on: June 8, 2026

Job Description:

The award-winning physicians at Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute are all board-certified, many having served fellowships or received additional training with leading programs. Our expert clinicians utilize continuing medical education to further research and enhance collaboration, leading to better patient outcomes.

• Non-surgical 13-hour shift position for coverage of the 11-bed cardiothoracic surgery ICU (Open Heart Unit).

• Shift will rotate, 2 weeks days/2 weeks nights, with 2 weekends per month.

• Work in conjunction with the attending cardiothoracic surgeon, and non-surgical providers, for medical care of cardiothoracic surgical patients.

• Duties include: managing post cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, ECMO, LVAD, bedside procedures, and assisting in inpatient practice needs.

• Perform initial evaluation, history, and physical examination of all assigned patients.

• Placement of invasive monitoring lines including central venous catheters, dialysis lines, and arterial access.

• Participate in ongoing education, quality, and research projects.

• Contribute to service-related databases as indicated.

• Participate in education of patients and families during their inpatient course.

By joining the team at the Heart and Vascular Institute, you ll be joining our team of innovative clinicians. LVHN was the region s first to perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and is recognized as a center for performing complex mitral valve repair surgery.

In a Heart & Vascular career with LVHN, you ll experience:

• Consistent excellence: our team consistently ranks among the best in the nation for heart attack survival

• A collaborative, multidisciplinary team

• Access to the most advanced treatments and clinicals trials

• More than 20 cardiology practices located throughout the region

Benefits

As a nationally certified Great Place to Work , we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Explore our benefits.

• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage

• CME Time and Allowance

• Relocation (if applicable)

• Starting bonus eligible

Qualifications

• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified

• A Valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required

• Graduate from accredited educational program for Physician Assistants

• ICU experience, rotation experience sufficient

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