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Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Location: Concord, NC
Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Category: Advanced Practitioner
Job Type: Contract - Full Time
Contract Duration: 24
Est. Pay: $125 / Hour
Position ID: 1214077
Date Posted: 10/1/2026

Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) - Vascular Surgery

Make an Impact in a High-Acuity Surgical Practice

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with cardiovascular, vascular, critical care, or surgical experience for a long-term locum tenens opportunity with a respected hospital-based surgical team.
This position offers a consistent schedule, a collaborative practice environment, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated multidisciplinary team caring for complex vascular surgery patients in an inpatient setting.

Position Highlights

Long-term locum assignment
Inpatient vascular surgery practice
Consistent weekday schedule
No call responsibilities
Epic EMR
Collaborative physician and APP team
Opportunity to manage complex surgical patients and participate in perioperative care
Competitive compensation with travel and lodging assistance available

Responsibilities

Conduct patient assessments, examinations, and daily rounding
Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the attending surgeon
Order and interpret diagnostic studies
Manage pre-operative and post-operative vascular surgery patients
Document patient encounters and treatment plans within the EMR
Educate patients and families regarding conditions, procedures, and treatment plans
Coordinate care with nursing staff, specialists, and ancillary services

Preferred Experience

Vascular Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Critical Care
Surgical APP experience
First assist experience is a plus, but not required

Minimum Requirements

For Physician Assistants

Active Physician Assistant license
NCCPA certification preferred and/or required per state regulations
Minimum one year of APP experience
Current BLS certification
ACLS certification as required
Ability to meet all facility credentialing requirements

For Nurse Practitioners

Active Nurse Practitioner license
National board certification in specialty area as required
Minimum one year of APP experience
Current BLS certification
ACLS certification as required
Ability to meet all facility credentialing requirements

Clinical Experience

Cardiovascular, vascular surgery, cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, or related surgical experience

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Stable, long-duration assignment
Work with an experienced surgical team
High-acuity patient population
Strong clinical support structure
Excellent opportunity to expand vascular surgery experience in a hospital-based setting
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for additional details regarding schedule, compensation, and start timeline.

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