Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic - $135 per hour in Springfield, OH

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Springfield, OH
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: $135 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant

Assignment Details

Location: Springfield, Ohio

Provider Type: Physician Assistant

Specialty: Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery

Practice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-Based

Start Date: September 8, 2026

Coverage Needed: 1-2 Weeks Per Month Through 2027

Positions Needed: 1

Reason for Coverage: Growth

Trauma Level: II

Compensation: Hourly - $135/hr, Night Call - $260 per shift, 24 Hour On Call - $1040 per 24 hours, Call Back - $200/hr.

Schedule

Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Weekday Floor/Beeper Call: 3:00 PM-7:00 AM

Saturday-Sunday: 24-Hour Onsite Support With Floor or OR Call

Call Required While on Assignment

Weekend Callback: Approximately 10 Hours

Initial Coverage

September 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM through September 18, 2026

Dates May Be Adjusted Depending on Existing Locum Coverage

Patient Population

Adults and Geriatrics

100% Inpatient

Average Daily Hospital Census: 20-26 Patients

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide Post-Operative Care for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Patients

Assist With Emergency Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

Respond to Consults and Referrals From the Emergency Department, Cath Lab, and Hospital Providers

Assist in Surgery

Perform Vein Harvesting During Cardiac Surgery

Retrieve Vascular Tissue for Use as a Bypass Conduit

Provide Inpatient Rounding

Coordinate Patient Care

Write Prescriptions

Order Diagnostic Tests

Interpret Test Results

Provide Floor and OR Call Coverage

May Provide Supervision or Teaching as Needed

Required Skills / Procedures

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Experience

Surgical First Assistance

Vein Harvesting

Vascular Tissue Retrieval for Bypass Conduit

Post-Operative Cardiothoracic and Vascular Patient Management

Emergency Surgical Support

EMR: Epic

Requirements

Board Certified – Required

Vascular Surgery – Required

Active Ohio License in Hand – Required

Licensing Candidates Will Not Be Accepted

Active ACLS – Required

Active DEA – Required

Minimum 5 Years of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Experience – Required

Clean Background – Required

No Malpractice or License Issues – Required

Credentialing

Standard Credentialing: Approximately 90-120 Days

Temporary Privileges Available

Temporary Privileges May Potentially Be Completed in Approximately 1 Week With a Clean File and Prompt Submission of All Required Documentation