Locum Cardiothoracic-Surgery Physician Assistant Needs in OH!

This locum tenens role is for an experienced Cardiac Surgical Physician Assistant supporting cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons in both surgical and critical care settings. The position focuses on managing adult and geriatric patients, with responsibilities spanning ICU/CVICU care, rounding, and clinical coordination. Candidates must have prior cardiothoracic or critical care experience, as new graduates are not considered.

Dates / Schedule

• Coverage period: April through July (specific dates TBD)
• Includes OR call and ICU/CVICU call responsibilities
• Credentialing timeframe: 60–90 days
• Temporary privileges possible in approximately 45 days

Job Details / Responsibilities

• Report to Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons
• Manage 5–20 patients per day (adult and geriatric population)
• Utilize Epic EMR system
• Core responsibilities include:
  • Patient rounding and care coordination
  • Writing prescriptions
  • Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
  • Vein harvesting
• Additional (not required):
  • Assisting in surgery
  • Retrieval of vascular tissues for bypass conduits
• Open to Surgical NP candidates as well

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Certification – Required
• ACLS certification – Required
• COVID-19 vaccination – Required
• Experience:
  • Cardiothoracic surgery experience preferred
  • Critical care experience acceptable
  • No new graduates
• Licensure:
  • Ohio state license preferred (or ability to obtain quickly)
• NPDB Self-Query Report (dated within 30 days) – Required