High-Impact CT/CV Surgery PA Locums | No Call | Monroeville, PA | 8-Hour Shifts
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Job description
Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant – Locum Opportunity
Location: Monroeville, PA
Start: Mid-May 2026
Duration: 6–8 Months (Ongoing Coverage)
We are seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a full-time locum opportunity in Monroeville, PA. This is a well-supported, high-acuity cardiac program with a balanced OR and clinical schedule — and no call requirement.
Position Highlights:
• 1 FTE – 20 shifts per month ( Minimum commitment: 2 weeks per month)
• Monday–Friday schedule
• 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (8-hour shifts, 30-minute lunch included)
• No call
• Possible weekend rounding once per month (4 hours per day)
Job Responsibilities
• OR coverage including first assist and Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH)
• Inpatient rounding – post-op management, orders, documentation, drain & pacing wire removal, admissions & discharges
• One clinic day per week – post-op visits, new consults, surgical prep & patient education
Case Mix:
• CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR
• Approximately 150 open-heart cases annually
• 6–8 patients per day
Support & Facility:
• Level II Trauma Center
• 349-bed hospital
• Collaborative team environment – other Cardiac PAs, dedicated office staff, and 1 MD daily
Qualifications
• Board Certified Physician Assistant
• 2–3 years of cardiac surgery experience
• Strong proficiency in EVH (Venapax & Maquet systems preferred)
• BLS, ACLS
• Active PA license (strongly preferred)
• PA DEA