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Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant Jobs in Missouri

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Cardiothoracic Surgery First Assist

PA - Cardiac Surgery
Kansas City, Missouri
Research Medical Center
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Description Specialization: Cardiothoracic Surgery Job Summary: Midwest Heart and Vascular is seeking an advanced practice provider to join our practice. Qualified Candidates: • First assist, inpatient and outpatient  • Scrub experience is required • Must have vein harvesting experience • Ideal candidate will have cardiology experience  • Call is 1:4-1:7 • Physician assistant is highly preferred but open to a nurse practitioner   • Ability to obtain Missouri licensureIncentive/Benefits Package: • Unmatched potential for flexibili...

Living and Working in Missouri

Key information for cardiac surgery physician assistants considering jobs in Missouri.

Cost of living
91 / 100

About 9% below the national average.

Source: BEA | Data as of: 9/28/2026

Median home value
$230,300

Well below the U.S. median.

Source: Census ACS | Data as of: 9/28/2026

Property tax
~0.8%

Around the national average. About $1,948/yr on a median home.

Source: Census ACS | Data as of: 9/28/2026

State income tax
4.7% Top rate

Missouri has a 4.7% top marginal state income tax rate. Local income or wage taxes may apply in some jurisdictions.

Source: Missouri Department of Revenue | Data as of: 9/29/2026

Health Professional Shortage Designations in Missouri

  • Primary Care:

    21 counties (18%) have countywide shortage designations. 90 counties (78%) have other HPSA designations that apply to part of a county or to specific underserved populations.

  • Mental Health:

    18 counties (16%) have countywide shortage designations. 95 counties (83%) have other HPSA designations that apply to part of a county or to specific underserved populations.

  • Dental Health:

    21 counties (18%) have countywide shortage designations. 90 counties (78%) have other HPSA designations that apply to part of a county or to specific underserved populations.

  • Eligible healthcare professionals at NHSC-approved sites may qualify for NHSC loan repayment. Eligibility varies by profession, specialty, HPSA type, and program requirements.
  • HPSA status may vary by practice location. Verify a specific practice address with HRSA.

Source: HRSA | Data as of: 9/28/2026

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