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