Cardiothoracic ICU Physician Assistant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Join an established cardiothoracic ICU team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, providing advanced inpatient care alongside cardiac surgeons and experienced critical care specialists. This opportunity offers a predictable shift-based schedule, strong physician support, and the chance to develop advanced CTICU skills within a collaborative environment.

• Join an established cardiothoracic surgery and CTICU APP team expanding to provide 24/7 unit coverage
• Inpatient-focused role including rounding, ICU management, and coordination of care with surgeons and consulting specialists
• Collaborate closely with on-site cardiac surgeons, experienced ICU nurses, and consulting specialty teams
• Opportunity to perform advanced procedures with ECMO experience preferred; training available
• Rotating 12-hour day and night shifts across a Monday-Sunday schedule
• Structured rotation averaging approximately 18 shifts every 8 weeks with built-in time off
• No call responsibilities
• Typical patient census of fewer than six patients

• Certified Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with current certification and prescriptive authority
• High level of acute care experience required; Cardiac ICU experience strongly preferred
• Interest in developing advanced cardiothoracic critical care skills, including ECMO

• Base salary of 120,000-140,000 based on experience
• Sign-on bonus available
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• 1,500 CME allowance plus CME time
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Pension and 403(b) retirement benefits
• License, DEA, and privileging fees covered

Enjoy the amenities of a vibrant metropolitan area with professional sports, a thriving arts and dining scene, and diverse housing options. Pittsburgh also offers convenient access to outdoor recreation, major highways, and an international airport for regional and national travel.

Reach out to learn more about this Cardiothoracic ICU APP opportunity and how it can support your professional goals.

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.

Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.

Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.