Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician Assistant
  
• Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum-to-Perm
  
• Location: Portsmouth, Virginia
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Aug 26, 2026 - Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon - Fri, 7a - 3p
  
• Call Schedule:
  
• Night: 3p - 7a;
  
• Weekends: 7a - 7a (24-hour call)
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  

• Aug 26, 2026 (7a) - Sep 01, 2026 (7a)
  
• Sep 14, 2026 (7a) - Sep 21, 2026 (7a)
  
• Nov 16, 2026 (7a) - Nov 30, 2026 (7a)
  

• Patient Demographics: 100% Adult
  
• Average Daily Volume: 5-10 patients seen on rounds
  
• Rounding: Yes, including weekends
  

• EMR System: Epic
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 90-120 days
  

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE)
  
• Licenses: Active Virginia license
  
• DEA: Active DEA
  
• Experience: Required (Training/Experience)
  

• Provide inpatient care, including daily rounds on 5-10 adult Cardiothoracic surgery patients
  
• Cover night call Monday through Friday (3p-7a) and 24-hour weekend call (7a-7a)
  
• Support outpatient clinic duties (25% of role) as a Physician Assistant
  
• Assist in operating room for cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures
  
• Collaborate with attending surgeons and the multidisciplinary care team