Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Weekend Call Coverage | Ongoing Locum Opportunity
Join an established surgical team for a rewarding cardiothoracic surgery locum assignment with a predictable weekend-only schedule. This opportunity offers a blend of surgical support, inpatient rounding, and call coverage while maintaining flexibility during the week.
Position Highlights
- Weekend-only coverage
- Ongoing assignment with consistent scheduling needs
- 24-hour call model with additional compensation for callback hours
- Work alongside an experienced cardiothoracic surgery team
- Adult patient population
- Epic EMR
Clinical Responsibilities
- Cardiothoracic surgery call coverage
- Inpatient rounding and patient management
- Surgical first assist duties as needed
- Vein harvesting
- Evaluation and management of urgent cardiac surgery patients
Schedule
- Friday evening through Monday morning
- Approximately 3 weekends per month
- Average of 4 active callback hours per day
Requirements
- Active Physician Assistant license
- DEA required
- Minimum 3 years of cardiothoracic surgery experience
- Vein harvesting experience preferred
- Strong inpatient and surgical management skills
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Consistent weekend coverage needs
- High-acuity surgical environment
- Collaborative physician support
- Opportunity to focus on cardiothoracic surgery practice
- Long-term locum potential
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for additional details regarding compensation, scheduling, and credentialing timelines.