Locum | Physician Assistant Cardiac Surgery

Weatherby Healthcare; Illinois; On-site; USD 315,195,000 - 372,503,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a Locum Tenens Physician Assistant specialized in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery in Northern Illinois. Compensation ranges from $110 to $130 per hour with 40-hour guaranteed weeks and a week-on/week-off rotation.

ACLS certification is required; ACNP, RNFA, or PA credentials are accepted. Typical duties include daily rounding and OR coverage 2–3 days per week, with weekly on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification is required for this assignment.
• Inpatient hospital setting experience preferred.
• ACNP, RNFA, or PA credentials accepted for this role.

Responsibilities

• 2–3 days per week in the OR, 1–2 cases per day
• Week on/week off rotation — Mon-Fri, 40 hours guaranteed per week
• Daily rounding — 1–2 patients per census
• Min 1 night call per week and 1 weekend call per month

Skills

ACLS certification

PA credential accepted

Job description

Locum Tenens PA - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity in IL

$110 - $130/hr

$110 - $130/hr JOB-3406658

• Northern, IL
• Week on/week off rotation — Mon-Fri, 40 hr guaranteed work week
• Min 1 night call per week and 1 weekend call per month
• 2 – 3 days per week in the O.R. — 1 – 2 cases per day
• Daily rounding — 1 – 2 patients per census
• Inpatient hospital setting
• ACLS certification required
• ACNP, RNFA, or PA credentials accepted

Benefits of Weatherby

• Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant and support team
• Covered transportation and housing expenses

Why Weatherby

• Competitive compensation
• Specialty consultants
• Licensing, credentialing, housing, and travel teams
• Assignment details and time entry via online portal
• Mobile app with all assignment and travel info