Cardiothoracic Surgery PA Locums Job in Kentucky | 24-Hour Call Coverage | 11/26/2026 - 5/28/2027

Updated 9/20/26
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Thoracic
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Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

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Job description

Cardiothoracic Surgery PA Locums Job in Kentucky | 24-Hour Call Coverage | 11/26/2026 - 5/28/2027 | Assignment #117249

Coverage Details
-- 2026
-- November 26-30
-- December 18-28
-- 2027
-- January 29
-- February 11-15
-- April 3-11
-- May 11-28
-- Ongoing dates TBD
-- Credentialing timeframe: 90-110 days

Shift Details
-- Monday-Friday day shift (7am-7pm) plus night call (7pm-7am)
-- Weekend coverage: 7am-7am, 24-hour shifts
-- Weekend coverage primarily with vacation coverage needs

Requirements
-- Board Certification
-- Kentucky License
-- Availability stated at time of name clear
-- ACLS, BLS
-- DEA

Required Procedures / Skills
-- First assisting in CABG, AVR, MVR procedures
-- First assisting in thoracotomy/lung resection cases
-- Surgical cardiothoracic procedures
-- Vein harvest
-- Chest tube placement

Assignment Details
-- Profession: NP or PA
-- Setting: Inpatient/OR
-- PRN coverage
-- OR duties as well as telemetry and ICU duties
-- Call duties include 1-2 call days per week and one weekend per month
-- Weekend duties include inpatient rounds, procedures, and surgery duties
-- EMR: Epic
-- Support for surgeons
-- Patient census: Volume is fairly low at the moment
-- 1-2 surgeries daily

The Jackson and Coker Advantage:
--Join a team that prioritizes your peace of mind so you can focus on patient care.
--Elite Coverage: Top-rated malpractice insurance.
--Seamless Logistics: Full-service in-house travel agency and credentialing coordinators.
--Constant Support: 24/7 recruiter availability to handle any issues in real-time.
--Experience the standard of excellence recognized by Forbes and Staffing Industry Analysts.

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