PA-Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Adelphi Medical Staffing; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered by agency

Lodging provided

Malpractice insurance covered

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing seeks a Board-C Certified Physician Assistant specialised in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for an ongoing locum assignment in Memphis, TN. The role covers inpatient care, assisting in CABG and open-heart procedures, valve repair/replacement, EVH vein harvesting, and critical care management in the CV ICU on an 8-hour shift.

Requirements include active TN license or willingness to obtain, ACLS certification, and a clean NPDB report. Fellows preferred.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Physician Assistant required.
• Active TN license or willingness to obtain license.
• ACLS certification required.
• Fellowship preferred.
• NPDB report clean in last 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist in CABG and open heart surgeries, including valve repair/replacement.
• Perform EVH/vein harvesting and endoscopic radial artery harvesting.
• Provide critical care management in CV ICU.
• Perform pre- and post-operative care for cardiovascular patients.
• Perform procedures such as sternotomy closure, chest tube placement, arterial/venous sheath placement, and central venous line placement.

Skills

CABG support

Open heart surgery

Critical care

Pre/postoperative care

Education

PA-C Certification

Board Certified (PA)

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

PA-Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Memphis, United States | Posted on 11/11/2026

• Specialty PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Date Opened 11/11/2026
• City Memphis
• Country United States

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-PA-05829
  
• Profession: Physician Assistant
  
• Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Memphis, TN
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical only
  
• Shift Schedule: 8 hrs
  
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 10 patients/day
  
• Admissions: 3
  
• Rounding: Assigned Patients
  
• Phone Consults: 10
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR: Cerner
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 2, MA: 1, PA/NP: 1
  
• Is Hospital Stroke Certified? Yes
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC
  
• Licenses: Active TN license or willing to obtain
  
• Certification: ACLS
  
• Fellowship: Preferred
  
• Current NPDB report/clean record in the past 10 years
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in CABG and open heart surgeries, including valve repair/replacement.
  
• Perform EVH/vein harvesting and endoscopic radial artery harvesting.
  
• Provide critical care management in CV ICU.
  
• Perform pre- and post-operative care for cardiovascular patients.
  
• Perform procedures such as sternotomy closure, chest tube placement, arterial/venous sheath placement, and central venous line placement.