LOCUM - Physician Assistant -Cardiac Surgery - Philadelphia, PA

Job Description


Start Date - Jul 01, 2025


End Date - Dec 26, 2025


Qualifications/Certifications Required: -Current AAPA certification

Active PA state license

or National Certification as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner -3-5 years of experience required in CCU/Cardiac Surgery setting. -

First assistant experience in cardiac surgery required with EVH competence.


Shift Times: 7a-7p;

Schedule is 3 12's On Call: 1 night/week & 1 weekend every six weeks

Average Number of Patients, Typical Cases/Procedures: Typically, 6-8 patients on service and case per day APP Coverage: -APP run service (no residents or fellows) -2-3 APP providers on service daily (M-F) 1 APP provider overnight Physician Coverage: On-call surgeon covering at all times Procedures Required: -Competence in 1st assisting -Endoscopic EVH harvest -Line placement Role Responsibilities (as approved by the Medical Staff Board): -First assist in cardiac surgery procedures -Responsible for inpatient care related to pre and postoperative heart surgery and patients in the CCU and Telemetry unit as defined by surgical attending. -Perform and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic bedside procedures. -Assure clear and concise transfer of clinical information between nurses, clinical staff, and physicians. -Assist in data collecting of information related to any research trials within the department of Cardiothoracic. -Maintain communication with other clinical services. EMR Equipment: Cerner Additional Department Specifics/Requirements/Information: The cardiac surgery program is seeking an experienced FT cardiac surgery APP. This program is rewarding, bringing advanced cardiac surgery services to an underserved population. This program highly values their APPs. Join a team of dedicated surgeons and APPs in this completely APP run service. This position offers lifestyle flexibility. Our team values a work-life balance.