Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)

AMN Healthcare; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 147,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Travel and lodging support

Job summary

AMN Healthcare is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens coverage in Texas. The role involves assisting in cardiovascular and thoracic procedures with a Monday–Friday, 40-hour schedule beginning in November 2026.

Candidates must be board certified with BLS through the AHA and hold a Texas PA license; DEA may be required for prescribing. EMR experience with eClinicalWorks is preferred.

Qualifications

• Board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery PA practice.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association required.
• DEA license required for prescribing.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiothoracic surgical assistance for cases in scope.
• Follow physician orders and manage perioperative patient care.
• Document patient interactions and assist in postoperative care.

Skills

Board Certification

BLS (AHA)

DEA License

Tools

eClinicalWorks (eCW)

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Pay Rate: $106.70 - $115.50

This facility is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.

Details and requirements for this opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week; coverage requested starts in November 2026.
• Practice Setting: Not specified
• Types of Cases: Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery cases
• Credentialing Timeframe: Not specified
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): eClinicalWorks (eCW)
• Certifications Required: Board Certified, Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association, Drug Enforcement Administration License (DEA)
• Licensure Required: Texas Physician Assistant license required

Facility Location

This city is home to Candy Cane Park and also very close to the famous Lake Conroe where it got its name from. Corinna Kirsch, the famous art critic, is from Conroe. During the oil profits in the 1930s, for a short period of time, Conroe boasted having many millionaires living in its city, and in 1955, Elvis Presley performed at a High School football field in Conroe.

Job Benefits

• AMN Healthcare typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for the contractor providers we match to client opportunities. In addition, our locum tenens can receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team that handles all travel, lodging, rentals and transportation needs.

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

AMN Healthcare is a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on solving the biggest challenges affecting healthcare organizations today. We offer a single-partner approach to optimize labor sources, increase operating margins, and provide technologies to expand the reach of care.