Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic - $185 per hour in Hartford, CT

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Hartford, CT
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: $185 per hour
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Opportunity


Connecticut

Facility is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for inpatient locum coverage at two facilities.

Compensation: Hourly Rate: $185/hr, Weekend Hourly: $220/hr, Night call: $470/hr, Callback: $250/hr.

Position Details


Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery


Profession: Physician Assistant


Practice Setting: Inpatient only


Start Date: Mid-July 2026


Assignment Length: 6-12 months


Schedule:


Monday-Friday


8-hour day shifts


Potential call and 24-hour shifts


Call Schedule: TBD


Coverage Details


Reason for Coverage:


Active recruitment efforts


Summer vacation coverage

Clinical Responsibilities


Pre-op physical exams


Suture removal


Diagnose and treat illnesses


Order and interpret tests


Surgical assisting


Write prescriptions


Coordination of care


Daily rounding

Required Procedures


Placement of central venous catheters


Placement of dialysis catheters


Placement of arterial lines


Endoscopic vein retrieval


Intra-aortic balloon pump placement


Note: Provider will not manage balloon pumps independently.

Practice Environment


Average census: Approximately 10 patients per day


EMR: Epic


Trauma Level I facility


Provider works autonomously


No supervising physician onsite during assignment


Patient population:


Adolescent


Adult


Geriatric

Requirements


NCCPA Board Certification required


Active Connecticut license required


Minimum 1 year of experience required


ACLS and BLS required


Must be able to perform all listed duties and procedures


Epic experience preferred


Must be able to cover both Saint Francis and Saint Mary's Hospital locations


Local candidates only - mileage reimbursement only

Additional Information


Estimated credentialing timeframe: Mid-to-late July target start


No new graduates accepted


Site preference for experienced CT Surgery PAs with independent inpatient experience