Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Updated 9/22/26
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide primarily weekend coverage and vacation relief in Lexington, Kentucky. The ideal candidate will be experienced in cardiothoracic surgery and proficient in first assisting with major cardiac and thoracic procedures.
This role includes responsibilities in the operating room, telemetry, and ICU, as well as inpatient rounding, procedures, and surgical duties.
Position Highlights
- 24-hour coverage
- Primarily weekend coverage and vacation relief
- Approximately 1–2 call days per week
- Approximately 1 weekend of call per month
- Weekend call runs Friday at 7:00 AM through Monday at 7:00 AM
- OR, telemetry, and ICU responsibilities
- Inpatient rounding and procedures
- First assisting
in:
- CABG
- AVR
- MVR
- Thoracotomy and lung resection cases
Requirements
- Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
- Prior Cardiothoracic Surgery experience required
- Proficient with first assisting in cardiac and thoracic procedures
- Comfortable with OR, ICU, and telemetry responsibilities
- Kentucky license required
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- DEA registration
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