Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Join an established cardiothoracic surgery team for a locum tenens assignment in the Midwest. This opportunity offers a highly procedural practice environment where you'll work alongside experienced surgeons and clinical staff caring for adult cardiac surgery patients.

Opportunity Highlights

• Monday through Friday day schedule with potential call rotation
• 13-week assignment with extension potential
• Acute care hospital setting
• Adult cardiothoracic surgery patient population
• Collaborative team environment with surgeons, advanced practice providers, and nursing support
• Epic EMR

Clinical Responsibilities

• First assist in cardiac surgery procedures
• Endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting
• Radial artery harvesting
• Chest tube placement and management
• Central and arterial line placement
• Intubation and extubation
• Preoperative and postoperative patient management
• Surgical documentation and care planning

Ideal Candidate

Required

• Physician Assistant
• Active state licensure
• Board Certification
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• DEA registration
• Cardiothoracic surgery experience
• Prior first-assist experience in a cardiac surgery CVOR setting
• Experience with vein harvesting and invasive bedside procedures

Preferred

• Robotic thoracic surgery experience

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This assignment is ideal for an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery PA seeking a hands-on surgical role with significant operative responsibility. Candidates with strong first-assist backgrounds and cardiac surgery experience will have the opportunity to work at the top of their license within a well-supported surgical program.

Interested?

Contact us today for additional details regarding compensation, schedule expectations, call requirements, facility information, and submission requirements.

Job Category: Advanced Practitioner

Job Function: Advanced Practitioner | PA | PA - Cardiology *Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0727

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $122 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-11-08T22:14:51