🌟 Locum | Physician Assistant (PA) –Surgery - Cardiothoracic| Springfield, OH 🏙️ | 💰 Base Pay: $120 -$130 Per hour– AS
Updated 12/03/25
$120.00
– $130.00
hourly
45504, Springfield, Ohio, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Cardiovascular
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to provide locum tenens coverage in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Springfield OH. The PA will work closely with the cardiovascular surgeon, manage adult and geriatric patients, and coordinate perioperative and inpatient care. Surgical assistance is not required, but strong experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery or Critical Care is essential.
Job Responsibilities
• Manage and round on 5–10 patients per day
• Coordinate patient care across surgical and critical care services
• Write prescriptions and manage medication plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Perform procedures within scope (excluding retrieval of vascular tissues)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to optimize outcomes
• Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and order entry
Qualifications
• ACLS certification – Required
• Ohio State License – Preferred (must be able to obtain quickly if not already licensed)
• COVID vaccination – Required
• Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery experience preferred; Critical Care experience acceptable
• No new graduates considered
• Willing to consider Surgical Nurse Practitioner candidates
Working Hours
• Schedule: Friday afternoon through the following week and weekend, ending Sunday evening or Monday morning
• Call responsibilities included per coverage schedule
Skills
• Ability to independently manage adult and geriatric surgical patients
• Competency in ordering, interpreting, and managing diagnostic testing
• Effective communication and collaboration with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with Epic EMR
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