Locum NP/PA – Cardiothoracic Surgery – Lebanon, PA – 24hrs Weekend Call
Updated 3/25/26
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Thoracic
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Job Title: Locum Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Cardiothoracic Surgery
Location: Lebanon, PA
Start Date: 05/10/2026
Contract Length: Ongoing
Shift Details: 3 weekends per month
Schedule: Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 7:00 AM (24-hour call)
Coverage Needed: 3 weekends per month
Job Description:
We are seeking a Locum NP or PA to support the Cardiothoracic Surgery team in Lebanon, PA. This role provides weekend coverage for urgent and semi-urgent cardiac surgery patients, including ICU management, post-op care, and consultation with the attending surgeon.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 24-hour weekend coverage for cardiac surgery patients
- Perform rounding, urgent consults, and post-op follow-up (average 4 hours/day)
- Assist with procedures such as vein harvesting
- Collaborate with attending surgeons, ICU staff, and other APPs
- Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC
- Coordinate patient care from cath lab to surgery and ICU to discharge
Job Responsibilities
Hospital Bed Size: 163 beds
Patient Population: Adults (18+)
Special Procedures: Vein harvesting
Practice Setting: Hospital-based
Support Staff: APP team
EMR: EPIC
Credentialing: 90 days; temporary credentialing available with clean file
Additional Info:
Gratis Hours: 2 hours
Surgeon available for backup after consults
Focus on urgent cardiac procedures, ICU care, and post-op management
Qualifications
Licensure: PA license required
DEA: Required
Certifications: Acute care certificate NOT required
Experience: Minimum 3 years preferred
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