Experienced Physician Assistant for CT/CV Surgery in Memphis, TN

Tenet Healthcare and the St. Francis Health System are seeking an experienced Cardio Thoracic Surgical / Cardio Vascular Surgical Physician Assistant for our facility in Memphis, TN.

Our provider’s time would be spent with a healthy mixture of OR time and inpatient rounding allowing you to keep all aspects of your skills sharp. Endoscopic Vein Harvesting experience would be a huge plus.

This will be a full time position and would include a full benefits and compensation package with access to: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, CME allowance, PTO, and access to other additional benefits associated with the Tenet name.

About the area:

Memphis, Tennessee, offers a unique blend of Southern charm, rich history, and vibrant culture. As the birthplace of rock 'n' roll and the home of the blues, the city boasts a thriving music scene and iconic landmarks like Graceland, Elvis Presley's former home. Residents enjoy a lower cost of living compared to many other major cities, along with a diverse culinary scene featuring world-renowned barbecue and soul food. With its beautiful parks, outdoor recreation opportunities, and a strong sense of community, Memphis provides a high quality of life for its residents.

500 bed hospital, multiple specialties represented, 40 bed ICU with in house coverage 24/7, 200 physician active medical staff, in house hosptilalist group 24/7, robust stroke service, certified chest pain center, 30+ bed ER, second busiest ER in the city with over 80K visits per year, trauma center 15 min. drive from hospital.

2 dedicated locked PSY units totaling about 40 beds (separated by Adult patients and Child/Adol. Patients)

Clinical Assessment center on site where patients needing admission present to staffed with nurses and therapists. Call to physicians when admission orders are needed, otherwise handled in clinical assessment center.

Option to perform ECT  but not required.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

City of Memphis

1 large international airport

No state income tax, low cost of living, robust economy with FedEx, International Paper Autozone and ServiceMaster. 

Shelby Farms park, one of the best zoos in the country, rich in culture with a multitude of restaurants and shopping

Memphis Grizzlies NBA basketball team, Memphis redbirds baseball, newly founded professional soccer team, large universities such as University of Memphis, Rhodes College and Christian Brothers University

Live in downtown Memphis or suburbs, all within a 30 min drive of each other with minimal traffic! Excellent private and public school systems.

Memphis is a city on the Mississippi River in southwest Tennessee, famous for the influential strains of blues, soul and rock 'n' roll that originated there. Elvis Presley, B.B. King and Johnny Cash recorded albums at the legendary Sun Studio, and Presley’s Graceland mansion is a popular attraction. Other music landmarks include the Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Blues Hall of Fame and Stax Museum of American Soul Music.