Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA-C)Position Overview

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/hrOn Call: $1,630 per 24 hours24 Hour Holiday Call: $2,445 per 24 hoursCall Back: $215/hrHoliday Call Back: $320/hr

ScheduleCoverage Dates:July , 2026August 7 9, 2026August , 202624-hour coverage (7:00 AM 7:00 AM)Includes daytime surgical responsibilities and overnight callPractice SettingHospital-basedCardiothoracic SurgeryResponsibilitiesFirst assist in cardiothoracic surgical proceduresPerform endoscopic vein harvestingParticipate in 24-hour call coverageRespond to emergent operating room casesManage phone call responsibilities while on callPractice DetailsCardiothoracic surgery casesCoverage due to provider leaveEMREpicRequirementsBoard Certified Physician AssistantActive Nebraska license or active IMLC Letter of QualificationExtensive cardiothoracic surgery first assist experienceProficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting (required)Epic experience highly preferredAvailability for the requested coverage datesClean malpractice history highly preferredAdditional InformationEmergency privileges may be availableEstimated credentialing timeframe: daysCompleted credentialing application must be returned within 48 hours of receiptLocal candidates preferred; no flightsProvider must indicate their travel city at the time of presentation