Physician Assistant​/Surgery - Cardiovascular Locum Tenens​/Locums PA-Cardiovascular Surgery

Position: Physician Assistant / Surgery - Cardiovascular Locum Tenens / Locums PA-Cardiovascular Surgery Job
Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery Locum Tenens Opportunity near Petersburg, VA (ASAP - Ongoing) We are actively seeking a Board-Certified Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Cardiovascular Surgery for an exciting locum tenens opportunity near Petersburg, VA. This position is ideal for a highly skilled PA with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing essential coverage due to a staffing change from full-time to PRN.

This opportunity requires a PA who is comfortable supporting a surgeon in a hospital-based environment and working within a collaborative team. Position Details:
Position Type:
Locum Tenens, covering both inpatient and outpatient services.

Start Date:

ASAP - Ongoing.

Schedule:

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with weekend and on-call responsibilities. Call Requirements: "First call" and on-call for surgery, with a 1:5 call ratio. Weekend Requirements:
Yes. Work Setting:
Hospital-based, providing outpatient and inpatient coverage with 24-hour surgeon support. Average Caseload:
Inpatient: 1-2 cases per day with PRN rounding. Outpatient: 3-6 patients per clinic day.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform critical Cardiovascular Surgery procedures including CVICU, EVH, CABG, ECMO, and VALVE surgeries. Provide care to adult and geriatric patients in a hospital-based setting. Assist in managing complex cardiovascular cases with the support of a 24-hour surgeon team. Requirements:
Board Certification (NCCPA):
Required. Active Virginia License:
Required.

Certifications:

ACLS, BLS (Required). Local Candidates:
Highly preferred for quick onboarding and availability.

Experience with EPIC EMR is essential, as documentation will be completed using this system. Compensation and Benefits:
Daily Rate:
Competitive daily rate offered for 40 hours per week. On-Call Pay:
Additional compensation for on-call shifts. Flexible

Schedule:

Enjoy a work schedule that accommodates both weekdays and weekends. Credentialing and Timeline:
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 120 days. Emergency/Temp Privileges:
Not available. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team in a hospital-based environment, providing essential cardiovascular care. If you are a Board-Certified PA with experience in Cardiovascular Surgery and are looking for a locum tenens position with competitive pay and flexible scheduling, this could be the ideal role for you. Job : j-248683