001 - CV Surgery PA PERM

The Area
Dothan, Alabama is recognized nationally as a best place to raise kids and a best place to retire. Our community offers a low cost of living, excellent educational facilities, and traditional southern hospitality. Ranked #1 small city for doctors by AdvisorSmith. Nearby lakes and rivers less than 100 miles to Gulf Coast beaches (90 min drive away from the beautiful Emerald Coast beaches of Florida). Regional Airport served by Delta Airlines. Recognized as a "Playful City” with 19 parks, 6 public swimming pools, 47 tennis courts including a 20-court complex built to professional standards.

The Group
ABOUT SOUTHEAST HEALTH: One of the largest not-for-profit tertiary referral centers in Alabama. Serves over 600,000 in a 75-mile radius. 420 licensed bed facility, 3,000 dedicated employees and 400 active Medical Staff. Level 2 trauma center with high acuity.

The Position
*Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) Permanent position to join established practice.
*Exceptional referral base with strong primary care and cardiology physician referral sources from 13 counties.
*Experience with vein harvesting and surgical first assisting is required, and RNFA certification will be required for NP's (may consider pending this once hired as long as has the experience)
*Full-time, 40 hours per week Mon-Friday
*Call is shared equally 1:3
*Group consists of 3 board-certified Cardiovascular Surgeons and 3 Physician Assistant's
*Responsibilities will include assisting in the OR, performing vein harvesting, facilitating hospital rounds, and seeing patients in post-op clinic
*daVinci robotic surgical system and Maquet EVH system available
*22 ORs with 2 endovascular suites and open heart suites
*Cardiology, intensivist, and interventional radiology support services 24/7
*Office located on Southeast Health campus for easy access to hospital
*Hospital employed position
*EMR: Epic

Compensation and benefits
Competitive compensation DOE (they use MGMA and tend to be around the midpoint)
- Will ask for desired salary with name clear.
- General search on-line show average being $143,420 but also notes top earners can make around $249,256/yr - NOT from client
$15,000 commencement payment with only a 1-yr debt obligation
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans
Retirement plan
Paid malpractice with tail coverage
CME and licensure fees allowance
Paid interview expenses