Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide surgical and inpatient coverage for a busy cardiothoracic surgery program in Steubenville, Ohio. This role is ideal for an experienced surgical APP with a background in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery.

Position Highlights

Inpatient, operating room, and clinic responsibilities

Weekday schedule:

7:00 AM–4:00 PM (hourly)

4:00 PM–7:00 AM (night call)

Weekend coverage:

24-hour call (7:00 AM–7:00 AM)

Call responsibilities include nights and weekends

EMR: Meditech and eClinicalWorks (eCW)

Responsibilities

Round on hospitalized cardiothoracic surgery patients.

First assist in elective and emergent cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical procedures.

Evaluate and manage preoperative and postoperative patients.

Assist with outpatient clinic responsibilities.

Participate in night and weekend call coverage.

Collaborate with surgeons, nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary care team.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Required Experience & Procedures

Minimum 1 year of surgical experience required

Experience assisting with:

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

Cardiac surgery

Thoracic surgery

Vascular surgery

Qualifications

Physician Assistant: NCCPA Board Certified (PA-C)

OR Nurse Practitioner: Nationally Board Certified with RNFA/first assist experience strongly preferred

Active Ohio license required

Current ACLS certification

DEA registration required