Local Contract Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - $135-155 per hour

TheraEX Staffing Services is seeking a Physician Assistant Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a local contract job in Memphis, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Discipline: Physician Assistant
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

December 2026
⏳ Long-Term Assignment

Compensation

Up to $135/hr (Within 50 Miles)
Up to $155/hr (Outside 50 Miles)

Travel, lodging, and malpractice coverage available for eligible providers.

Opportunity Overview

Saint Francis Hospital is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant to support a busy Cardiothoracic Surgery program. This is a long-term locum opportunity with a combination of scheduled clinical hours and call coverage.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, including first assisting in the OR, endoscopic vein harvesting, critical care management, and post-operative patient care.

Position Highlights

✅ Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery

✅ OR First Assist Role

✅ CVICU & Critical Care Management

✅ Long-Term Assignment

✅ Cerner EMR

✅ Temporary Privileges Available

Clinical Responsibilities

• First Assist in CABG and Open Heart Procedures

• Valve Repair & Replacement Surgeries

• Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)

• Endoscopic Radial Artery Harvesting

• Sternotomy Closure

• Saphenous Femoral Artery (SFA) Exposure

• Chest Tube Placement

• Central Venous Line Placement

• Arterial & Venous Sheath Placement

• Impella Management

• Pre- and Post-Operative Cardiac Surgery Care

• CVICU Patient Management

Requirements

✔ Certified Physician Assistant

✔ ACLS Certification

✔ Strong Cardiothoracic Surgery Experience

✔ Independent EVH Experience Required

✔ Experience with Open Heart Surgery Cases

✔ CVICU / Critical Care Experience Preferred

Facility Details

Saint Francis Hospital – Memphis

Cerner EMR

Average Census: 10 Patients Per Shift

⏳ Credentialing: Approximately 90 Days

If you're an experienced Cardiovascular Surgery PA seeking a high-acuity surgical opportunity, submit your CV today for immediate consideration.

About TheraEX Staffing Services

TheraEx Staffing Services is a leading name in healthcare staffing solutions. We enroll talented professionals to provide temporary staff to fill the needs of healthcare facilities across the nation.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Health Care FSA
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Holiday Pay
• Medical benefits