Locum Physician Assistant (PA) Surgery Cardiothoracic_ Atlantic City, NJ Offering Best Rates, Malpractice Insurance
Updated 2/07/26
08401, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Cardiovascular
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
• Urgent locum coverage for cardiothoracic surgery services
• Immediate need for 1–2 Physician Assistants
• Role requires active OR participation
• Mix of operative, rounding, and call responsibilities
• Immediate need for 1–2 Physician Assistants
• Role requires active OR participation
• Mix of operative, rounding, and call responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
• Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)
• Insert and manage chest tubes
• Retrieve vascular tissue for bypass grafts
• Participate actively in operative cases
• Round on ICU and floor patients
• Coordinate care with surgical and medical teams
• Diagnose and treat patient conditions
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Write prescriptions and manage post-op care
• Perform suture removal and follow-up care
Qualifications
• Active New Jersey PA license required
• Minimum 2–3 years cardiothoracic surgery experience
• Full proficiency in EVH required
• Ability to function independently in the OR
• Immediate availability required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Drive-in candidates only
• Mileage and toll reimbursement only
• Self-Query NPDB within last 30 days required
Working Hours
• 8–10 hour day shifts
• Night call: 6 PM – 6 AM
• Weekend call: Friday 6 PM – Monday 6 AM
• Weekend rounding: Saturday & Sunday 7 AM – 12 PM
• Weekend, weekday, and night call coverage required
Skills
• Cardiothoracic first assist
• Chest tube insertion
• ICU and floor rounding
• High-acuity surgical care
• Post-operative patient management
• Multidisciplinary coordination
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