Locum Physician Assistant Opportunity - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Updated 9/16/26
Pennsylvania, 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
We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA-C) for a locum tenens assignment supporting both Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery in Pennsylvania. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team with a diverse surgical case mix and a consistent weekday schedule.
Overview
- Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
- Shift starts at 7:00-7:30 AM and ends at 4:30 PM
- Minimum 2 weeks per month
- Approximately 20 patients per shift
- 1 in 4 weekend call rotation, Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 7:00 AM
- Weekend responsibilities primarily include rounding with no elective surgical cases.
Practice Details
- Assist with Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery services
- Perform Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)
- Perform surgical closure
- Assist with vascular surgical procedures
- Collaborate with:
- 2 Cardiothoracic Surgeons
- 3 Cardiothoracic Surgery APPs
- 2 Vascular Surgeons
- 3 Vascular Surgery APPs
Requirements
- Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
- Active Pennsylvania PA license (or willing to obtain)
- DEA registration
- BLS & ACLS certifications
- 5-6 years of Cardiothoracic Surgery experience
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