Surgical Physician Assistant - Memphis, Tennessee

Job Description
Join a high-volume cardiovascular and thoracic surgery team in a major metropolitan hospital. You will provide comprehensive peri-operative care and direct assistance during complex open-heart cases, including coronary artery bypass grafts, valve repairs, and minimally invasive vein harvesting. The position offers a full-time daytime schedule with supportive housing options for out-of-area candidates.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital (Inpatient)
• Start Date: ASAP – Ongoing
• Schedule: Days, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday–Friday)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Memphis, TN
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the attending surgeon in coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and open-heart procedures, valve repair/replacement, and sternotomy closure.
• Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) and endoscopic radial artery harvesting independently.
• Provide exposure for superficial femoral artery (SFA) cases and manage intra-operative arterial/venous sheath placement.
• Place chest tubes, central venous lines, and other essential invasive lines.
• Deliver pre- and post-operative care in the cardiovascular intensive care unit, including management of Impella devices.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, document encounters (average 10 per shift), and coordinate discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Physician Assistant (minimum).
• Two-year fellowship training in Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery preferred.
• Current ACLS certification (required).
• Demonstrated independent proficiency with EVH, SFA exposure, and chest tube management.
• Ability to obtain credentialing within 90 days.

Working Hours

• 8 hours per day, day shift (approximately 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
• Expected patient encounters: ~10 per shift.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of cardiac and thoracic surgical techniques.
• Critical care management and CV-ICU experience.
• Proficiency with endoscopic harvesting equipment and invasive line placement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Competent use of electronic medical records (EMR) and documentation standards.