Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 129,000 - 185,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and lodging covered

Malpractice insurance provided

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Greensboro, NC. The role requires night shifts, inpatient coverage, and collaboration with an advanced heart failure team.

Responsibilities include CABG and robotic cases, LVAD/Impella support, and TAVR involvement, with travel and lodging coverage for the assignment. Physician assistant licensure in NC and DEA are required.

Qualifications

• Active NC license or eligibility.
• Board-certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• DEA registration required.
• Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform endoscopic vein harvesting and first assist for cardiothoracic surgeries including CABG and robotic cases.
• Manage inpatient caseload of 5-8 CABGs and 4-6 robotic thoracic/chest cases per week.
• Assist with open and TAVR valve procedures as part of a comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical service.
• Collaborate with the advanced heart failure team to support occasional LVAD and Impella placements.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient care for adult cardiothoracic patients with dedicated RN/PA support.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

First assist

Inpatient care

Education

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Greensboro, United States | Posted on 08/26/2026

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Nights
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Travel and lodging covered (Airfare, Hotel, Rental Car, Mileage)

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: Y-PA-3443859
• Profession: Physician Assistant
• Specialty: Surgery Cardiothoracic
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Greensboro, NC
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: Nov 16, 2026 - Mar 08, 2027
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Nights
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Travel and lodging covered (Airfare, Hotel, Rental Car, Mileage)

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult
• Patient Volume/Census: 15-25 (inpatient), Caseload 5-8 CABGs per week, 4-6 robotic thoracic/chest cases
• Case Mix: CABG, robotic thoracic/chest cases, open and TAVR valves, LVAD and Impella placements

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: EPIC
• Specialty Backup Available: Advanced Heart Failure team
• Support Staff Available: RNs: 2, PA/NPs: 1

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 60 - 90 Days

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Endoscopic vein harvesting
• First assist in cardiothoracic surgeries
• CABG (5-8 per week)
• Robotic thoracic/chest cases (4-6 per week)
• Open and TAVR valve procedures
• LVAD and Impella placements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: State of NC
• Board: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• DEA: Required
• Certifications: Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Experience: 2 years

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform endoscopic vein harvesting and first assist for cardiothoracic surgeries including CABG and robotic cases.
• Manage inpatient caseload of 5-8 CABGs and 4-6 robotic thoracic/chest cases per week.
• Assist with open and TAVR valve procedures as part of a comprehensive cardiothoric surgical service.
• Collaborate with the advanced heart failure team to support occasional LVAD and Impella placements.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient care for adult cardiothoracic patients in conjunction with dedicated RN and PA support staff.