Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Lafayette, LA

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic Location: Lafayette, LA Employer: VieMed Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular Surgery - Lafayette, LA Why Apply? Join a leading healthcare facility in Lafayette, Louisiana, providing a dynamic role with diverse procedures. Enjoy a flexible schedule, a competitive pay package, and the opportunity to contribute to a busy cardiovascular surgical team starting immediately. Quick Facts Location: Lafayette, LA Start Date: 03/04/2026 (or based on client/client confirmation) End Date/Duration: Ongoing or as specified Shift: Typical schedule includes inpatient rounding, surgical consults, emergency room call coverage, plus 1 clinic day/week Hours/week: 40+ hours (flexible based on patient volume) Employment Type: Full-time Locums Certifications Required: Not specified (basic licensure required) Experience: Prior APP experience preferred, but not specified Pay & Benefits Hourly Pay Rate: $1.00/hour Benefits: Pay package discussed upon application; comprehensive benefits info not provided What You’ll Do Conduct inpatient rounding and manage post-op patient care Perform surgical consults in collaboration with cardiovascular surgeons Participate in emergency room call coverage Assist with procedures including CABG, VATS, lobectomies, AAA repairs, arterial bypasses, and aortic valve replacements Support surgical teams with pre- and post-operative care in a high-volume cardiac program (~90 surgeries/month) Collaborate within a team consisting of 2 surgeons and 3 APPs to ensure seamless patient management What You Need Valid licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Louisiana or ability to obtain Prior experience in cardiovascular or thoracic surgery is a plus but not mandatory Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to handle high patient volumes and emergency situations About the Assignment This assignment is with a leading facility in Lafayette, Louisiana, renowned for its robust cardiovascular surgery program. The team performs a variety of complex procedures and provides critical inpatient and outpatient care. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife. Benefits Licensure -Certification - Travel and other reimbursements when applicable