Cardiothoracic Surgery PA — Locum, 3–4 Weeks/Month, IL

Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Direct Deposit

Top Rated Malpractice Insurance

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Job summary

Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens seeks a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for immediate and ongoing coverage in Illinois. The assignment runs 3–4 weeks per month with a 7am–4pm schedule and potential night call during weekdays, plus 24-hour call on weekends.

Requirements include NCCPA board certification, IL license (preferred), ACLS, and OR experience; ECMO experience is a plus. The role covers surgical first assisting, EVH, perioperative care, and inpatient rounding.

Qualifications

• Board-certified by NCCPA (required).
• Active Illinois medical license preferred; willing to obtain IL license.
• ACLS certification is required.
• ECMO experience is preferred.
• Operating room experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Surgical first assisting.
• Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH) procedures.
• Perioperative patient care.
• Inpatient rounding.

Skills

Board certified NCCPA

Illinois license (preferred)

ACLS certification

ECMO experience (preferred)

OR experience

Job description

Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens seeks a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for immediate and ongoing coverage in Illinois. The assignment runs 3–4 weeks per month with a 7am–4pm schedule and potential night call during weekdays, plus 24-hour call on weekends.

Requirements include NCCPA board certification, IL license (preferred), ACLS, and OR experience; ECMO experience is a plus. The role covers surgical first assisting, EVH, perioperative care, and inpatient rounding.