Locum Physician Assistant; PA - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Lansing, MI

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic Location: Lansing, MI Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours Contract Duration: 48 Days Start Date: ASAP

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery PA in Lansing, Michigan, 48912!

We are seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Michigan starting Mar 9, 2026. This position offers a 48-day contract with a 4-day, 10-hour workweek, 1 in 4 weeks on call, and one weekend shift per month. The role is focused on rounding and supporting a cardiac and vascular surgery team, with no operating room responsibilities.

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Michigan
• Start Date:
  
  Mar 9, 2026
• LOA: 48 days
• Provider Type Needed:
  Cardiovascular & Thoracic Physician Assistant
• Schedule:
  
  4-day, 10-hour workweek; 1 in 4 weeks on call (first call from home); 1 weekend shift per month

Responsibilities and Duties

• Round on cardiac and vascular surgery patients in collaboration with the CV surgical team
• Provide advanced patient care and clinical support to both cardiac and vascular surgeons
• Support patient management throughout the perioperative period
• Communicate and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain thorough and accurate clinical documentation
• Adhere to best practices and institutional protocols

Additional Information

• Board certification as an APP required
• Active Michigan medical license or eligibility preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required
• Clean malpractice and license history highly preferred
• Experienced candidates only; new graduates must have relevant experience

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

* Travel the United States and see new places.

* Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.

* Set your own schedule.

* Earn more money than permanent providers.

* Experience new practice settings.

* Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!

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