PA - Cardiology

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 262,000 - 358,000; Part time

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Physician Assistant for weekend cardiothoracic surgery locum coverage in the United States. The role focuses on call coverage, inpatient rounding, and surgical support with vein harvesting as needed.

Work schedule is Friday evening through Monday morning, about 3 weekends per month, with callback hours and partnership with an experienced CT surgery team.

Qualifications

• Active Physician Assistant license required.
• DEA license/registration required.
• Minimum 3 years of cardiothoracic surgery experience.
• Vein harvesting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cardiothoracic surgery call coverage.
• Inpatient rounding and patient management.
• Surgical first assist duties as needed.
• Vein harvesting as part of procedures.
• Evaluation and management of urgent cardiac surgery patients.

Skills

PA license

DEA

Cardiothoracic surgery

Vein harvesting

Job description

Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Weekend Call Coverage | Ongoing Locum Opportunity

Join an established surgical team for a rewarding cardiothoracic surgery locum assignment with a predictable weekend-only schedule. This opportunity offers a blend of surgical support, inpatient rounding, and call coverage while maintaining flexibility during the week.

Position Highlights

• Weekend-only coverage
• Ongoing assignment with consistent scheduling needs
• 24-hour call model with additional compensation for callback hours
• Work alongside an experienced cardiothoracic surgery team
• Adult patient population
• Epic EMR

Clinical Responsibilities

• Cardiothoracic surgery call coverage
• Inpatient rounding and patient management
• Surgical first assist duties as needed
• Vein harvesting
• Evaluation and management of urgent cardiac surgery patients

Schedule

• Friday evening through Monday morning
• Approximately 3 weekends per month
• Average of 4 active callback hours per day

Requirements

• Active Physician Assistant license
• DEA required
• Minimum 3 years of cardiothoracic surgery experience
• Vein harvesting experience preferred
• Strong inpatient and surgical management skills

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Consistent weekend coverage needs
• High-acuity surgical environment
• Collaborative physician support
• Opportunity to focus on cardiothoracic surgery practice
• Long-term locum potential

Job Category: Advanced Practitioner

Job Function: Advanced Practitioner | PA | PA - Cardiology

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0727

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $225 / Hour