Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery

Cynet Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) for a locum position in cardiovascular surgery. This 13-week assignment involves surgical first assisting and perioperative patient care with varied Monday–Friday shifts (7 am–4 pm) and potential weeknight and weekend call.

Comprehensive OR experience is essential including EVH and inpatient rounding. Active Illinois license preferred; ACLS certification required; vaccination records and screening compliance are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of OR experience required; experience in surgical first assisting, Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH), perioperative patient care, and inpatient rounding preferred.
• ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Surgical first assisting and providing perioperative patient care.
• Duties include inpatient rounding and perioperative support.
• May require weeknight call and 24-hour weekend call (not guaranteed).

Skills

OR experience

Surgical first assisting

EVH (Endoscopic Vein Harvest)

Perioperative patient care

Inpatient rounding

ECMO experience (plus)

Job description

Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery

Profession: PA-C

Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Varied Monday-Friday

Hours per Shift: 7 am - 4 pm

Experience: Multiple years of OR experience required; experience in surgical first assisting, Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH), perioperative patient care, and inpatient rounding preferred. Experience in ECMO is a plus.

License: Active Illinois license preferred.

Certifications: Certified PA, ACLS certification required.

Must-Have:

• Confirmation of vaccination records.
• Negative drug screening.
• Completion of physical within 90 days of start date.

Description:We are seeking a Certified PA for a locum position as a Surgical First Assist.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the operating room.

Duties will include surgical first assisting and providing perioperative patient care.

The position may require weeknight call and 24-hour weekend call, though this is not guaranteed.

Candidates must be prepared to provide documentation as required by the locum firm.

Providers must be able to provide consistent coverage for 3-4 weeks per month.

Preference will be given to clean and easy-to-credential candidates.

We look forward to reviewing your application.