Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)

AMN Healthcare; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Travel & lodging coordination

Job summary

AMN Healthcare is seeking a Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens coverage in Salem, VA. The role runs full-time from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM with on-call from 4:30 PM to 7:00 AM in a 24/7 coverage model.

The PA will participate in inpatient rounding, operating room cases, ICU management, and clinic duties, including EVH and perioperative care. Credentialing is typically 45–60 days; EMR is eClinicalWorks (eCW).

Qualifications

• Board-certified Physician Assistant in Cardiovascular surgery.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Active PA license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient rounding, clinic management, and first assist in CVOR procedures.
• Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) and perioperative patient management.
• Call coverage from 4:30 PM to 7:00 AM; 24/7 coverage model.

Skills

Cardiovascular surgery

Inpatient care

OR experience

Education

Board Certified Physician Assistant

BLS

ACLS

PA license

Tools

eCW EMR

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)

StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $1067.00 - $1155.00

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

Details and requirements for this opportunity:

• Schedule: Full-time coverage. 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM clinical/surgical coverage with call from 4:30 PM - 7:00 AM. 24/7 coverage model.
• Practice Setting: Inpatient, Operating Room (OR), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), clinic, and call coverage.
• Types of Cases: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery; inpatient rounding, clinic management, first assist in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) procedures, Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH), Cardiothoracicsurgery call coverage, and perioperative patient management.
• Credentialing Timeframe: 45-60 days
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): eClinicalWorks (eCW).
• Certifications Required: Board Certified, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Licensure Required: Physician Assistant license

Facility Location

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Salem is one of Virginia's most scenic cities. Boasting two zoos and a wealth of parks, Salem has a lot to offer in the way of outdoor recreation. Be sure to visit the Natural Bridge of Virginia (and its respective zoo) for spectacular sites. The Salem Science Museum and Planetarium offers education fun for the whole family. Fans of the performing arts will want to make sure to take in a show at Grandin Theater or make the trip to see the stellar Roanoke Symphony. With the Appalachian Trail and Salem Bike Routes nearby, outdoors types will never be without options for the Great Outdoors.

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, \u0009rentals 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.