Surgery - Cardiothoracic
At a glance
About this assignment
Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery Locum Tenens | Iowa
Provider Details
- Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Job Class: Locum Tenens
- Provider Type: Physician Assistant
- Provider Credentials: PA
- Board Status: Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
- Number of Positions: 1
Shift Details
- Estimated Start Date: June 7, 2026
- Requested Date of Coverage and Schedule: June 7 (8a) - June 14 (8a)
- Schedule Details:
- Mon-Fri: 8a-5p + weeknight call (all nights)
- 6/7 & 6/13: 24-Hour On Call
- Procedures: Cardiothoracic surgery and EVH experience required
- Certifications Needed: Relevant certifications for Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Patient Population/Case Load: Averages 125 CABG cases/year (few are emergent)
- Case Mix: Cardiothoracic surgery and EVH experience required
- Trauma Level: Level 2
Licensing and Privileging
- License: An active Iowa state license is required.
- Willing to License: No
- Estimated Privileging Timeline: 30 days
Additional Information
Join our dedicated team in Iowa as a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant. This locum tenens position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on providing exceptional patient care. If you are a board-certified PA with experience in cardiothoracic surgery and EVH, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
We look forward to welcoming a skilled and compassionate professional to our team. Apply today to make a difference in the lives of our patients!
Day to day
Weekdays: Clinic and Night Call Weekends = 24 Hour On Call
Practice details
- Not solo coverage
- Shift pattern: 24 Hour Call;Day + Night Call
- Setting: *General Schedule: Mon-Fri = 8a-5p + weeknight call; Sat-Sun = 24 Hour On Call*
Call
24 Hour On Call Call ratio 1:2
Dates & schedule
8a - 5p (No Night Call) SEP: 7-11, 28-Oct 2 8a - 5p + Night Call OCT: 5-9 NOV: 23-25, 27 DEC: 21-25, 28-31 24hr Call OCT: 10-11 (ends 0800 on Oct 12) NOV: 26, 28 (ends 0700 on Nov 29) DEC: 26-27
Licensing & requirements
- State license not required upfront
- We'll sponsor licensure if you're not yet licensed here
- Estimated privileging: 30
- Minimum 2 years' experience
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- NPDB Report certification
Other details
Need two years’ experience in CT surgery
Apply for this role
Your details go straight to a physician-led recruiter against reference JOB-02234.

