Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (Locum Tenens) Tennessee | No state License Required
Updated 11/11/26
$140.00
– $155.00
hourly
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Cardiovascular
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Greenstaff Medical is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA-C) for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity with Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis - TPR (TN), part of Tenet Healthcare Corporation. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled surgical PA with extensive experience in cardiac surgery, endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH), and cardiovascular critical care.
Position Details
- Location: Memphis, Tennessee
- Start Date: ASAP
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage: Scheduled Clinical Hours + In-House Call
- Duration: Ongoing
- EMR: Cerner
- Patients Per Shift: Approximately 10
Call Coverage
- In-house call
- Approximately 1:5 call rotation
- Assigned patient coverage
- About 10 phone consults and 3 admissions during call periods
Job Responsibilities
First assist in CABG and open-heart surgical procedures
Assist with valve repair and valve replacement surgeries
Independent Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)
Endoscopic radial artery harvesting
SFA exposure and sternotomy closure
Pre-operative and post-operative patient management
CVICU and critical care management
Impella management
Chest tube placement
Arterial and venous sheath placement
Central venous line placement
Daily inpatient rounding and admissions
Qualifications
Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Cardiothoracic Surgery experience required
Demonstrated independent EVH experience required
Experience serving as Surgical First Assist in cardiovascular and thoracic procedures
ACLS Certification required
Fellowship training preferred
Board certification required
Ability to manage critically ill cardiovascular surgical patients
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