Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant | Ocala, FL

We are seeking a dedicated Cardiothoracic Surgical Physician Assistant to join our growing team in Ocala, FL. This role focuses on outpatient cardiology care, supporting patients with cardiovascular conditions through diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care in collaboration with supervising cardiologists.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient cardiology care under physician supervision.
• Conduct physical exams, obtain medical histories, and order/interpret diagnostic tests.
• Manage chronic cardiovascular conditions (e.g., hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart failure).
• Adjust pacemaker settings and interpret electrocardiograms.
• Supervise and interpret nuclear and treadmill stress tests.
• Provide post-procedural follow-up and anticoagulation therapy management.
• Assist with or independently perform minor in-office procedures.
• Educate patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient records.
• Participate in call coverage and occasional evening/weekend shifts as needed.

Education & Experience

• Master of Science Physician Assistant studies.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a cardiology setting.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Florida Physician Assistant license.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure.

Benefits

• Rollover Paid Days Off (PDO) with increased accrual based on service years.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company discount programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding organization.  

AdventHealth Ocala is located approximately an hour and a half from Orlando and is a 421-bed facility that offers inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical and emergency care.  It serves Marion County and the Ocala metropolitan areas which is home to many gorgeous parts.  You will be pleased to find thousands of acres of national forest, many miles of recreational trails and waterways, and beautiful horse farms and countryside.  Ocala/Marion County is nationally recognized for its top assets, such as affordable housing and lifestyle.  Designations include:  Fifth Best Place to live in America, 11th most livable city (Ocala), Top 50 Best Small Metropolitan Areas and America’s Top 100 Places to Live.