Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic - $24 per hour in Lincoln, NE

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Lincoln, NE
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: $24 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to provide hospital-based coverage. The provider must be proficient as a first assist in the operating room, including endoscopic vein harvesting, and participate in 24-hour call coverage for emergent cardiothoracic cases.

Compensation: Orientation: $110/hr, On Call: $1,630 per 24 hours, 24 Hour Holiday Call: $2,445 per 24 hours, Call Back: $215/hr, Holiday Call Back: $320/hr.

Schedule


Coverage Dates:


July 20-26, 2026


August 7-9, 2026


August 12-16, 2026


24-hour coverage (7:00 AM - 7:00 AM)


Includes daytime surgical responsibilities and overnight call

Practice Setting


Hospital-based


Cardiothoracic Surgery

Responsibilities


First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures


Perform endoscopic vein harvesting


Participate in 24-hour call coverage


Respond to emergent operating room cases


Manage phone call responsibilities while on call

Practice Details


Cardiothoracic surgery cases


Coverage due to provider leave


EMR: Epic

Requirements


Board Certified Physician Assistant


Active Nebraska license or active IMLC Letter of Qualification


Extensive cardiothoracic surgery first assist experience


Proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting (required)


Epic experience highly preferred


Availability for the requested coverage dates


Clean malpractice history highly preferred

Additional Information


Emergency privileges may be available


Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60-90 days


Completed credentialing application must be returned within 48 hours of receipt


Local candidates preferred; no flights


Provider must indicate their travel city at the time of presentation