Physician Assistant

Position Summary

Physician Assistant – Heart & Thoracic Surgery

📍 Shelby Heart & Thoracic 1004 1st Street North Alabaster, AL 35007 🕒 Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Daytime Hours

Shelby Heart & Thoracic is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to join our fast‑paced, team‑oriented cardiothoracic surgery office in Alabaster, Alabama. This role offers a consistent weekday daytime schedule and the opportunity to work closely with experienced physicians in a collaborative clinical setting.

The Physician Assistant will practice medicine under the direction of supervising physicians and surgeons, supporting all aspects of patient care including clinical evaluations, procedures, treatment coordination, and patient education.

Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician‑led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient’s total healthcare needs.

As part of Baptist Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close‑to‑home locations and convenient appointment options.

Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus— from primary care to specialty institutes— Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals.

Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduate school debt

ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE

Key Responsibilities

• Practice medicine under physician supervision, assisting with diagnosis, treatment, and patient management
• Perform detailed History & Physical (H&P) examinations and document findings in the medical record
• Conduct daily patient rounds independently or with supervising physicians
• Assist with heart and thoracic surgical care, including:
  • Scrubbing in the operating room
  • Wound closure, dressing changes, incision and drainage, and debridement
  • Removal of catheters, drains, sutures, and staples
• Write, issue, and document oral and written medical orders per practice guidelines
• Prescribe and dispense medications as authorized by supervising physicians
• Monitor patients’ clinical status and report changes promptly
• Perform emergency and life‑saving procedures as needed, including ACLS
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, procedures, and care plans
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all regulatory and organizational policies

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Active Alabama Physician Assistant license (required)
• Current BLS / Healthcare Provider certification

• No prior experience required
• Cardiothoracic or surgical experience preferred, but not required
• New graduates encouraged to apply