Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery

Company: Hoag Health System
Location: Newport Beach
Posted on: January 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Hoag Health, the top-ranked health system in Orange County, CA is seeking a full-time Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing team in beautiful Newport Beach, CA! Hoag is a world-class institution where we strive to provide the highest quality healthcare to our patients. As a PA in our Thoracic Surgery department, you will play a vital role in assisting our team of surgeons and staff in providing exceptional care to patients with thoracic conditions. We are also growing as we are completing a state of the art hospital expansion in Irvine, CA in 2026! This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PA looking to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients. If you are a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with a strong background in thoracic surgery, we would love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our community. Highlights: Full time position Location: Newport Beach, CA Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Outpatient role with occasional inpatient duties including first assist support, rounding, consultations and discharges Competitive compensation package inclusive of a base guaranteed salary Comprehensive benefits for provider and dependents: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plan with employer contribution Generous paid time off policy CME stipend Experienced Team including Cardiothoracic Surgeons, APP’s and seasoned support staff Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Thoracic Surgery PA assists the supervising surgeon in the operating room, but also plays an integral role in the global management of patients undergoing cardiothoracic, vascular, or aortic surgery. Includes all aspects of peri-operative care from performing patient histories and daily rounds to invasive surgical procedures, including the critical retrieval of vascular tissue in coronary bypass procedures Competitive candidates must have extensive knowledge of artificial cardiac devices, ventilators and the pharmacologic effects of vasoactive/cardiotonic drugs The PA also provides patient care expertise in the postoperative acute care units, step-down units and regular floors First assist in the O.R., participate in aortic clinic, endovascular vein harvesting Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Thoracic Surgery PA or Surgical PA required Active CA Physician Assistant License in good standing Graduate from an accredited PA program Knowledge of Epic EMR preferred Experience working in a hospital setting is preferred. Excellent communication skills for effective patient interaction and education. Ability to be adaptable based on program needs preferred Contact: Steven Yi Physician Consultant steven.yi@hoag.org

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