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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Per Diem

Eligibility
NPCardiovascular Surgery

Posted Sep 11

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Role

Term
Per Diem
Accepts
NP

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Pay

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About this role

Providence Medical Group is seeking a dedicated per diem Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Cardiovascular Surgery to join our respected team. This opportunity offers a collaborative, patient-centered environment where your skills and contributions make a meaningful impact. Located in vibrant Santa Rosa, CA—renowned for its natural beauty, proximity to Northern California beaches, San Francisco, and world-class wine country—this role provides both professional satisfaction and an exceptional quality of life.

It’s an excellent fit for individuals seeking a rewarding career supported by a strong sense of community and a healthy work–life balance. Per Diem OR first assist, 12-hour shifts, flexible scheduling. Call can be taken from home with 30 minutes response time.

A large variety of cases including but not limited to: CABG, valve replacement and repairs, arrhythmia surgery, aneurysm repair, and aortic dissections, VATS and open lung surgery, pleural space surgery and rib plating. Level II trauma center with a collegial and supportive culture.

Sourced from Providence Medical Group (PMG)’s careers page.

Requirements

  • Physician Assistant
  • Nurse Practitioner

Benefits

  • Eligibility for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
  • CME allowance
  • Productivity bonuses
  • Incentives related to quality and performance
  • Hospital/ED call stipends
  • Extra shift incentives

Place

City
Santa Rosa, CA
Median rent
$2,152/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$99,060/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
8% above the national average

Santa Rosa area index 107.8, where 100 is the national average.

Santa Rosa places you in the heart of Sonoma wine country—off-shift days mean Russian River float trips, redwood hikes at Trione-Annadel State Park, and Healdsburg tasting rooms a short drive north. Cost of living runs about 8% above the national average. Railroad Square's restored stone warehouses and Luther Burbank's gardens give this mid-sized city genuine texture.

Map showing the location of Santa Rosa, CA
Approximate location in Santa Rosa, CA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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About the employer

Providence Medical Group (PMG)
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