Physician Assistant

Experienced CT Surgery PA Needed

Experienced CT Surgery PA needed for a long-term locums opportunity with an established cardiovascular surgery program. This assignment offers a balanced mix of OR, inpatient, and clinic responsibilities with a predictable daytime schedule and no routine call requirements.

Position Highlights

• 6-8 month assignment with potential for extension
• Day shift schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• No call required
• Looking for at least 10 shifts per month
• First assist role in cardiac surgery
• Daily Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)
• Mix of OR, inpatient rounding, and outpatient clinic
• Epic EMR
• Collaborative team environment with dedicated cardiac surgery providers

Clinical Responsibilities

Operating Room

• First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures
• Endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)
• Perioperative patient management

Inpatient

• Postoperative cardiac surgery management
• Rounding on surgical patients
• Admissions and discharges
• Consults
• Order entry and documentation
• Removal of drains and pacing wires

Clinic

• Postoperative follow-up visits
• New patient evaluations alongside surgeons
• Preoperative education and preparation
• Patient and family counseling

Case Mix

The practice cares for a broad spectrum of cardiac surgery patients, including:

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR)
• Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR)
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Required Qualifications

• NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant
• Active PA license or ability to obtain licensure
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• DEA Registration
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiothoracic Surgery PA experience
• Recent Endoscopic Vein Harvesting experience required
• Comfortable functioning independently in OR, inpatient, and clinic settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong first assist experience
• Experience with high-acuity cardiac surgery patients
• Previous Epic EMR experience
• Experience utilizing multiple EVH platforms

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is best suited for a CT Surgery PA who is actively performing EVH, enjoys a mix of surgical and clinical responsibilities, and is seeking a stable long-term assignment with a well-established cardiovascular team.