Cardiovascular Surgery First Assist PA Locum Tenens Job in Illinois

All Star Healthcare Solutions is seeking a Physician Assistant with cardiovascular surgery experience for locum tenens coverage. This role includes surgical first assisting, endoscopic vein harvest (EVH), perioperative patient care, and inpatient rounding. Preferred experience in ECMO is a plus. Candidates must have expertise in the OR, ideally with multiple years of experience.

Job Details:

• Job ID: # 76800
• Location: Illinois
• Publish Date: 7/29/2025, Updated 9/22/2025
• Status: Active
• Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery, PA -C only
• Position Type: Locum tenens
• Certification Requirements: Certified PA
• License Requirements: Illinois license or those willing to license
• Work Setting: Trauma Level I hospital
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.; onsite for cases; rotating call schedule among team (weeknights and weekends possible); 3–4 weeks per month of consistent coverage
• Call: OR call and ICU rounding if patient census necessitates
• Support Staff: Full surgical team support
• Clinical Responsibilities:
  • First assist in cardiovascular surgery
  • Endoscopic vein harvest (EVH)
  • Perioperative patient care
  • Inpatient rounding
• Required Procedures: General cardiac surgery including CABG, AVR, MVR, ECMO
• Experience Requirements: Multiple years of OR experience preferred
• EMR: Epic
• Dates: Starting ASAC
• Visa: J-1 not accepted

All Star Healthcare Solutions Benefits

• Dedicated, specialty-specific consultants
• Concierge-level, personalized service
• Help with credentialing and licensing
• Malpractice coverage included
• Competitive pay
• Paid travel and housing
• Full-service locum tenens staffing
• NALTO® member
• Purpose-driven mission to improve patient care