Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Flagstaff, AZ

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: Y-PA-3499167
• Profession: Physician Assistant
• Specialty: Surgery Cardiothoracic
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Flagstaff, AZ
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Oct 24, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a-3p (on scheduled clinical days)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 3p-7a

• Patient Demographics: Adults, Geriatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: 10–15 CVICU/step down patients per day plus 1–2 surgeries
• Case Mix: Cardiothoracic surgery, CVICU, step down patients

• No. of Beds in Department: 199 beds
• EMR System: Cerner

• Credentialing Timeline: 30 days

• Temporary pacemaker removal
• Chest tube removal
• IABP removal
• Aline placement
• Proficient with endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)
• Recent cardiothoracic surgery experience

• Licenses: Active Arizona PA license or eligibility
• Board: PA Board Certified or eligible (NCCPA)
• DEA: DEA registration required
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS (AHA)
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in cardiothoracic surgery with EVH
• Other Qualifications: Graduation from an NCCPA-approved PA program or Master’s in Nursing; Acute Care NP program if NP track

• Manage CVICU and step-down cardiothoracic patients (10–15 per day).
• Perform surgeries as needed (1–2 per day).
• Perform temporary pacemaker removal, chest tube removal, IABP removal, and arterial line placement.
• Provide on-call coverage from 3p–7a.
• Utilize endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) as required.