Locum Tenens PA: Thoracic/ICU OR Coverage

Weatherby Healthcare; Kentucky; On-site; USD 131,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid malpractice insurance

Housing covered

Transportation covered

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking skilled surgical support staff in Kentucky for inpatient hospital assignments. You will cover day and night shifts, including 24-hour weekend blocks, with responsibilities across OR, telemetry, and ICU settings. Case experience in thoracic procedures such as CABG, AVR, and MVR is required.

The role provides competitive compensation, paid malpractice insurance, and housing/transportation support through Weatherby’s consultative team.

Qualifications

• Inpatient hospital setting experience required.
• Exact surgical duties include OR, telemetry, and ICU responsibilities.
• Candidate must have case experience in thoracic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in OR with vein harvest and chest tube placement.
• Support CABG, AVR, and MVR procedures as needed.
• Cover shifts including 24-hour weekend duties and night calls.
• Provide leave coverage and patient care in inpatient hospital setting.

Skills

Vein harvest

Chest tube placement

CABG

AVR

MVR

Thoracotomy experience

Lung resection

Job description

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking skilled surgical support staff in Kentucky for inpatient hospital assignments. You will cover day and night shifts, including 24-hour weekend blocks, with responsibilities across OR, telemetry, and ICU settings. Case experience in thoracic procedures such as CABG, AVR, and MVR is required.

The role provides competitive compensation, paid malpractice insurance, and housing/transportation support through Weatherby’s consultative team.