Physician Assistant

Join an Established Cardiovascular Surgery TeamJoin an established cardiovascular surgery team seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a long-term locum tenens opportunity. This role offers a blend of operative, inpatient, and perioperative responsibilities supporting both cardiovascular and vascular surgery patients.This position is ideal for a seasoned CT Surgery PA with strong Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) and surgical closure experience who enjoys working in a collaborative surgical environment.Position HighlightsLong-term assignment (approximately 6 months)Full-time scheduleMix of Cardiovascular and Vascular Surgery casesFirst-class physician and APP support teamOpportunity to work across operative and inpatient settingsCompetitive compensationPotential for extensionClinical ResponsibilitiesOperating RoomEndoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)Surgical closureCardiovascular surgery supportVascular surgery supportPerioperative patient managementInpatient CareDaily roundingPostoperative patient managementAdmissions and consultationsCare coordination with surgical teamsWeekend rounding during scheduled call coverageRequired QualificationsNCCPA Certified Physician AssistantActive PA license or ability to obtain licensureBLS CertificationACLS CertificationDEA RegistrationMinimum 5 years of Cardiothoracic Surgery experienceRecent Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) experienceSurgical closure proficiencyAbility to participate in rotational night and weekend coveragePreferred QualificationsExtensive CT Surgery experienceExperience supporting vascular surgery servicesStrong independent clinical decision-making skillsPrior locum tenens experienceIdeal CandidateThe ideal provider is a highly experienced CT Surgery PA who is actively performing EVH and surgical closure, comfortable managing complex surgical patients, and seeking a stable full-time assignment within a collaborative cardiovascular surgery practice.Minimum RequirementsGraduate of an accredited Physician Assistant programCurrent Physician Assistant licenseNCCPA CertificationBLS CertificationACLS CertificationDEA RegistrationMinimum 5 years of Cardiothoracic Surgery experienceDemonstrated Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) proficiencyDemonstrated surgical closure proficiencyAbility to meet all client credentialing and onboarding requirementsMust meet all federal, state, and local employment requirementsMust be at least 18 years of age