Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: A-PA-69602
  
• Profession: Physician Assistant
  
• Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Springfield, OH
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Sep 08, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri 8a-5p, plus call/beeper 3p-7a; Sat-Sun 24-hour onsite support
  
• Call Type: In-House, Beeper
  
• Call Ratio: On call when on assignment
  
• Reason for Coverage: Due to growth
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

• Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric
  
• Average Daily Volume: 20-26
  
• Rounding: Included
  
• Case Mix: Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
  

• Trauma Level: Level 2
  
• EMR System: Epic
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 90-120 days (temporary privileges possibly within a week)
  

• Post-operative care for cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients
  
• Emergency surgery on cardiothoracic and vascular patients
  
• Consults and referrals from ED, Cath Lab, and hospital providers
  
• Assist in surgery, vein harvesting, retrieval of vascular tissues
  
• Rounding, writing prescriptions, coordinating care, interpreting/ordering tests
  

• Board: BC/BE in Vascular Surgery
  
• Licenses: Active OH License
  
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
  
• Certifications: ACLS
  
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgery
  
• Other Qualifications: Clean background, no malpractice or license issues
  

• Provide post-operative care for cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients.
  
• Perform emergency surgery on cardiothoracic and vascular patients.
  
• Take consults and referrals from ED, Cath Lab, and hospital providers.
  
• Assist in surgery, including vein harvesting and retrieval of vascular tissues.
  
• Coordinate patient care, round on patients, interpret tests, and write prescriptions.