Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Med Ninjas is seeking an experienced

Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery

for PRN locum coverage in

Lexington, Kentucky . The selected PA must be proficient in first assisting with

CABG, AVR, MVR, thoracotomy, and lung resection cases , as well as vein harvesting, chest-tube placement, telemetry, and ICU care. Assignment Snapshot

Specialty

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Provider Type

Physician Assistant

Assignment Type

Locum Tenens / PRN

Location

Lexington, Kentucky

Setting

Inpatient, Operating Room, Telemetry, and ICU

Providers Needed

1

Primary Need

Weekend and vacation coverage

Weekday Schedule

7:00 AM 7:00 PM, with 7:00 PM 7:00 AM night call

Weekend Schedule

7:00 AM 7:00 AM, 24-hour coverage

Call Frequency

1 2 call days per week

Weekend Call

Approximately one weekend per month

Surgical Volume

Approximately 1 2 surgeries daily

EMR

Epic

Board Status

Board certification required

License

Kentucky preferred; candidates willing to obtain may be reviewed

Credentialing

Approximately days

Temporary Privileges

Not available Coverage Schedule

The primary need is for weekend and vacation coverage. Weekday Coverage

Day shift:

7:00 AM 7:00 PM Night call:

7:00 PM 7:00 AM Weekend Coverage

24-hour shifts Weekend coverage generally begins at

7:00 AM Friday

and concludes at

7:00 AM Monday Weekend responsibilities include inpatient rounding, procedures, and surgical coverage Currently Listed Coverage Dates

November , 2026 December , 2026 January 29, 2027 February , 2027 April 3 11, 2027 May , 2027 Additional dates to be determined Candidates should clearly identify which dates and coverage blocks they can commit to. Clinical Responsibilities

First assist during CABG procedures First assist during aortic valve replacement procedures First assist during mitral valve replacement procedures First assist during thoracotomy and lung resection procedures Perform surgical vein harvesting Perform chest-tube placement Provide postoperative cardiothoracic surgical care Complete inpatient rounding Support telemetry and ICU patient management Provide weekday night-call coverage Provide weekend inpatient, procedural, and surgical coverage Support cardiothoracic surgeons across the operating room and inpatient units Required Experience

Candidates must be independently proficient in cardiothoracic surgical procedures, particularly: CABG first assisting AVR first assisting MVR first assisting Thoracotomy and lung resection first assisting Vein harvesting Chest-tube placement Cardiothoracic postoperative management Telemetry and ICU care Candidates unable to perform the required procedures will not be considered. Candidate Requirements

Certified Physician Assistant Board certification required Cardiothoracic surgery experience required Kentucky license highly preferred Candidates willing to obtain a Kentucky license may be reviewed ACLS required BLS required Active DEA required Clean malpractice history preferred Must provide confirmed availability Must be eligible for credentialing at the Lexington hospital Must be comfortable providing call, weekend, OR, ICU, and inpatient coverage Practice Environment

Hospital-based cardiothoracic surgery service Operating room, telemetry, and ICU responsibilities Epic EMR Approximately 1 2 surgeries per day PRN coverage supporting an established cardiothoracic surgery team Current need is related to a staffing vacancy and vacation coverage Credentialing

Estimated credentialing timeframe:

days Temporary privileges are not available The selected PA must complete credentialing at the assigned hospital before beginning coverage Because of the credentialing timeframe, candidates available for later 2026 and 2027 coverage blocks may be the most practical matches. Travel Considerations

Local and drive-in candidates are preferred. Preferred lodging options identified by the client include: The Campbell House using the hospital s discounted rate Tru by Hilton University Medical Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District Any anticipated travel exception should be disclosed before presentation, along with the candidate s city of origin. Compensation

Competitive compensation is available for: Regular clinical hours Night call 24-hour call Callback hours Holiday coverage, when applicable Specific provider compensation and travel arrangements will be discussed directly with a Med Ninjas recruiter. Apply

If you are a

certified Physician Assistant with current cardiothoracic surgery experience

and proficiency in

CABG, AVR, MVR, thoracotomy, lung resection, vein harvesting, and chest-tube placement , apply with: Current CV Kentucky license status Board-certification details ACLS, BLS, and DEA status Confirmed coverage dates Preferred contact number A Med Ninjas recruiter will contact qualified applicants to discuss compensation, travel, credentialing, and available coverage blocks. (AD)