Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiothoracic Surgery, IN-$140/hr
Updated 9/18/26
Indiana, Indiana, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Cardiovascular
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
Position: Physician Assistant- Cardiothoracic Surgery
Start: ASAP
Setting: OR only (1st assist) - Call for OR only no office with OR, call back if needed
Schedule: Monday-Friday = 7a-4p + Night Call 4p-7a.
Saturday & Sunday = 24 Hours On Call (7a-7a)
Average Number of Patients Per Day: 10 outpatient; 5-8 inpatient
Documentation System/EMR: EPIC
Required Duties: Assist in Surgery, Write Prescriptions, Rounding, Order Tests, Pre-Op Physical Exams, Suture Removal, Maquet Vein Harvesting required.
If you're an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery PA looking for your next locum opportunity, we'd love to connect!
Start: ASAP
Setting: OR only (1st assist) - Call for OR only no office with OR, call back if needed
Schedule: Monday-Friday = 7a-4p + Night Call 4p-7a.
Saturday & Sunday = 24 Hours On Call (7a-7a)
Average Number of Patients Per Day: 10 outpatient; 5-8 inpatient
Documentation System/EMR: EPIC
Required Duties: Assist in Surgery, Write Prescriptions, Rounding, Order Tests, Pre-Op Physical Exams, Suture Removal, Maquet Vein Harvesting required.
Responsibilities
- First Assist in Cardiothoracic Surgery (OR)
- Endoscopic vein harvesting ( Maquet required)
- Hospital rounding
- Pre-operative evaluations and physical exams
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Write prescriptions
- Chest tube removal
- Pacing wire removal
- Wound care, including suture/staple removal and debridement
- Cardiac rehabilitation coordination
- Complete patient documentation in EPIC
- Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams
- Respond to emergencies using ACLS/CPR protocols
Requirements
- Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
- Active Indiana license
- Vein harvesting experience is required (Maquet)
- Must be able to cover most/all of the open blocks of dates
- First Assist CT surgery experience required
- ACLS & BLS certifications
- New graduates will not be considered
If you're an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery PA looking for your next locum opportunity, we'd love to connect!
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service