Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Location: North Central Pennsylvania, PA

Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity - Central Pennsylvania A financially strong and expanding regional healthcare system is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a growing cardiovascular program in Central Pennsylvania. This is an exceptional opportunity for a surgeon seeking long-term growth, advanced cardiac resources, strong institutional investment, and the potential for future leadership and partnership opportunities within an established cardiovascular service line. Practice Highlights

• Opportunity for junior partnership track
• Ideal candidate will have fellowship training or early-career experience in:
• Complex valvular surgery
• Aortic surgery
• Coronary artery bypass procedures
• Collaborative, physician-led environment with strong administrative and clinical support
• Opportunity to help grow and advance cardiovascular services and procedures within the region
• 2 dedicated cardiac operating rooms
• 9 general operating rooms
• 3 cardiac catheterization labs
• 24/7 dedicated cardiac anesthesia coverage
• 12-bed CVICU
• Dedicated cardiac rehabilitation services
• Stable referral network across a large multi-hospital healthcare system

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package
• $25,000 sign-on bonus
• Up to $75,000 educational loan assistance
• $10,000 relocation assistance
• Residency stipend program available
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 25 days PTO
• 10 sick days annually
• CME allowance: $3,000 plus 40 hours annually
• 100% employer-paid malpractice coverage including tail
• 403(b) retirement plan with 4% employer match

Why Physicians Love This Area This scenic region offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable living, excellent schools, safe communities, and easy access to year-round outdoor recreation. Physicians enjoy boating, hiking, skiing, golf, fishing, and hunting while avoiding the traffic, congestion, and burnout often associated with larger metropolitan markets. The area provides an ideal balance between building a high-quality surgical practice and maintaining meaningful work-life balance for physicians and their families. This opportunity is ideal for a cardiothoracic surgeon seeking advanced surgical resources, program growth potential, strong compensation, and a lifestyle-centered community.