Physician Assistant - Surgery Cardiothoracic

adelphimedicalstaffing; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

adelphimedicalstaffing is seeking a Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Flagstaff, AZ, covering cardiothoracic surgery patients in a 199-bed hospital setting. The role focuses on CVICU/step-down care with 10–15 patients daily and 1–2 surgeries, including EVH capabilities.

The candidate must hold an active Arizona PA license or be eligible, NCCPA certification, and BLS/ACLS, with at least 3 years in cardiothoracic surgery; on-call from 3pm–7am, and credentialing within ~30 days.

Qualifications

• Active Arizona PA license or eligibility.
• NCCPA Board Certification or eligibility.
• DEA registration required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage CVICU and step-down cardiothoracic patients (10–15 per day).
• Perform surgeries as needed (1–2 per day).
• Provide on-call coverage from 3p–7a.
• Utilize EVH as required.

Skills

Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)

Education

NCCPA-certified PA or Master’s in Nursing

Tools

Cerner

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Id: Y-PA-3499167 Profession: Physician Assistant Specialty: Surgery Cardiothoracic Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Flagstaff, AZ Service Setting: Hospital Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: Oct 24, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027 Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a-3p (on scheduled clinical days) On-Call Shift Schedule: 3p-7a

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Adults, Geriatrics Patient Volume/Census: 10–15 CVICU/step down patients per day plus 1–2 surgeries Case Mix: Cardiothoracic surgery, CVICU, step down patients

FACILITY INFORMATION

No. of Beds in Department: 199 beds EMR System: Cerner

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Credentialing Timeline: 30 days

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Temporary pacemaker removal Chest tube removal IABP removal Aline placement Proficient with endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses: Active Arizona PA license or eligibility Board: PA Board Certified or eligible (NCCPA) DEA: DEA registration required Certifications: BLS, ACLS (AHA) Experience: Minimum 3 years in cardiothoracic surgery with EVH Other Qualifications: Graduation from an NCCPA-approved PA program or Master’s in Nursing; Acute Care NP program if NP track

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage CVICU and step-down cardiothoracic patients (10–15 per day). Perform surgeries as needed (1–2 per day). Perform temporary pacemaker removal, chest tube removal, IABP removal, and arterial line placement. Provide on-call coverage from 3p–7a. Utilize endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) as required.