LOCUM Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

Palm Careers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

On-call pay

Overtime premium

Job summary

Palm Careers is seeking a Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant for a 6-month locum assignment near Pittsburgh, PA. You will assist in the OR, floor, and clinic, supporting cardiac and vascular surgery caseloads, including CABG and valve procedures.

Starting in April 2025, with potential extension. Must hold PA licensure in Pennsylvania; travel is covered and compensation includes overtime and on-call pay. Schedule and call requirements are outlined in the posting.

Qualifications

• Must have Pennsylvania license.
• Locum assignment for 6 months.
• Experience in cardiothoracic OR with first assist and EVH is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cardiothoracic cases in OR, floor and clinic.
• Support CABG, TAVR, AAA, AVR, MVR procedures as needed.
• Participate in patient care and postoperative rounds.

Skills

First assist in OR

Vein harvesting (EVH)

Cardiac OR experience

Tools

Maquet EVH System

Job description

We are hiring a locum Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant for a 6-month LOCUM Need near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Our need is to come and assist in our Operating Room, Floor and Clinic supporting our cardiac and vascular surgery case load.

Start: April 2025

End: 26-weeks after starting, potential for extension!

Schedule: 5:10s

Call: 1:3

Skills required: EVH System – Maquet: CABG, TAVR, AAA, AVR, MVR, trained in OR with first assist with endoscopic vein harvesting.

Licensure: Must have Pennsylvania License

1099 Compensation, OT (1.5x), Call back (1.5x) along with 'on call' compensation as well! Travel is covered for you as well.