Cardiothoracic Surgeon — On-Call in SC | Competitive Pay

Weatherby Healthcare; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 152,000 - 234,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Travel and housing covered

12 months of locum support

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare in Columbia, SC is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to support a cardiothoracic surgery program. The locum assignment includes 1:2 on-call duties and a 30-minute response time, with operative and perioperative involvement.

The role covers 3–6 patients per shift and 1 admission, requiring open and endoscopic CT surgery capabilities, including CABG (on-pump and off-pump), valve repairs/replacements, aneurysm repair, and congenital defect repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• Cardiothoracic surgery experience or skills required.
• 1:2 on-call coverage with 30-minute response time.
• Columbia, SC assignment with 3–6 patients per shift and 1 admission.
• PA licensure in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-call coverage for cardiothoracic surgery cases.
• Assist in OR with CABG, valve repair/replacement and aneurysm repair.
• Manage postoperative patients and admissions.
• Document assignment details and time in the online portal.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

CABG (on-pump/off-pump)

Open & Endoscopic skills

On-call coverage

Job description

Weatherby Healthcare in Columbia, SC is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant to support a cardiothoracic surgery program. The locum assignment includes 1:2 on-call duties and a 30-minute response time, with operative and perioperative involvement.

The role covers 3–6 patients per shift and 1 admission, requiring open and endoscopic CT surgery capabilities, including CABG (on-pump and off-pump), valve repairs/replacements, aneurysm repair, and congenital defect repairs as needed.