Locum Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Doctor/Physician
Cardiologist, Surgeon, Medical Doctor
To Apply for this Job
Palm Health Resources is hiring an experienced cardiothoracic physician assistant / nurse practitioner with extensive EVH experience, Cardiac OR first assisting experience at a beautiful hospital in Central Virginia.
This is a full time, Locum Contract – 6 months to start with an opportunity to extend ongoing.
Cardiac Surgery Group seeking an experienced cardiothoracic physician assistant! We have 2 Cardiac Surgeons, 1 Vascular and 1 Thoracic Surgeon, 8 Physician Assistants and 0 Residents.
- Coronary artery bypass
- Aortic valve surgery
- Minimally invasive cardiac surgery
- Aortic surgery
- Hybred EP
- Endoscopic vein harvest
- Will do all cardiovascular surgery aside from heart transplant procedures
Candidate will perform the above with a schedule of 5 eight‑hour shifts per week and on‑call duties: 1/4th weekend, and rotation one out of every 6th night during the week.
Professional responsibilities include surgical first assistance to our team of cardiothoracic surgeons. Experience in open and endoscopic vein harvesting preferred. The role also includes perioperative patient care in ICU, step‑down, and regular surgical floor settings.
Palm Health has over 50 cardiothoracic PA/NP opportunities nationwide! We offer perm and locum openings with top cardiac surgery programs. Locums are treated like family with premium pay ($120‑$160 per hour, 1.5× overtime over 40 hours, premium on‑call pay), paid housing and travel, virtual credit cards, autonomy to choose housing, top‑rated paid malpractice coverage, and personal attention to every need. Enjoy the 1099 tax advantages too!
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