Locum Tenens NP/PA – Surgeon, Cardiothoracic in Mishawaka, IN.

Updated 3/26/26
46545, Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Physician
Surgery-Thoracic
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Visa Sponsorship Yes
Experience Level 1 year

Job description

Job description

Locum Tenens NP/PA – Surgeon, Cardiothoracic

Position Type: Locum Tenens
Specialty: NP/PA – Cardiothoracic Surgery
Location: Mishawaka, IN.
Shift: Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM + Night Call 4:00 PM – 7:00 AM; Weekend Call 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM

Position Details:
Patient Population: Outpatient and Inpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients (Avg. 10 outpatients/day; 5–8 inpatients/day)
Setting: Saint Joseph Health System – SJ Cardiothoracic Surgery; multi-hospital, faith-based health system with advanced surgical technology
Responsibilities:

  • Assist in cardiothoracic surgery (1st Assist only) including vein/artery harvesting using Maquet system
  • Pre-op physical exams, order tests, write prescriptions, rounding, discharge summaries
  • Suture and staple removal, cardiac rehab, wound care, chest tube and pacing wire removal
  • Acute and chronic patient care, including inpatient and outpatient consultations
  • Participate in multidisciplinary care coordination with surgeons, nursing, respiratory, and rehab staff
  • Respond to emergencies using CPR and ACLS protocols
  • Document all care in EMR (Cerner, NextGen, Epic)

Required Procedures: Vein Harvesting, First Assist Surgery, Pre/Post-Op Care, Cardiac Procedures
EMR System: Varies (Cerner, NextGen, Epic)
Support Staff: Standard surgical and hospital support staff
Days Per Month: Monday – Friday, plus night and weekend call
On-Call/Weekends: Night call and weekend coverage

Submission Requirements:

  • Indiana License (Active at time of submission)
  • NCCPA Certification (PA) or AANP Certification (NP)
  • Experienced in Maquet Vein Harvesting and first assist in CTS
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
  • Self-Query NPDB report (current month)
  • Minimum experience preferred (No new grads)

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