Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

Description

Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

HCA Florida Capital Hospital is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join Florida Heart and Lung Institute and their growing cardiac surgery team.

Qualified Candidates:

• Must be board certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• Surgical First Assist experience required
• Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH) experience is required
• Experience in advanced heart failure (LVAD, impella, ECMO, heart transplant) is a bonus
• Join 2 cardiothoracic surgeons and 1 APP
• Minimum call of 1:3; includes rotating weekends

Incentives/Benefits Package:

• In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:
  • Paid malpractice
  • Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
  • Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
  • Time off, including disability coverage
  • Supplemental health protection plans
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Financial wellbeing resources
  • Family-focused and voluntary benefits
  • CME time and dues allowance and license reimbursement

About HCA Florida Capital Hospital:

• HCA Florida Capital Hospital is a fully-accredited healthcare facility with more than 1,400 employees and 500+ providers.
• We are a 288-bed, acute-care hospital that offers 24/7 Emergency Services in Leon and Gadsden Counties. Offerings also include a Behavioral Health Center, Cancer Center, Chest Pain Center w/PCI-Resuscitation, Family Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Imaging Services, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Orthopedic/Spine Center, Physical Therapy Services, Rehabilitation Center, Stroke Center, Surgical Services, Surgical Weight Loss Center, Network-of-Care Affiliated Physician Practices, and more.

As the state capitol, Tallahassee is rich in cultural diversity, local attractions and festivals, an array of cuisine and just a short drive from some of Florida s most beautiful beaches. In the last five years, Tallahassee is the only Florida city that has been recognized twice by Southern Living Magazine as "One of the South's Best Cities" and by Livability as one of the "Most Livable Cities".

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