Surgery - Cardiothoracic
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About this assignment
Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery Locum Tenents | Indiana
Provider Details:
- Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Job Class: Locum Tenens
- Provider Type: Physician Assistant
- Provider Credentials: PA
- Board Status: Board Certified
- Number of Positions: 1
Shift Details:
- Estimated Start Date: September 14, 2026
- Requested Date of Coverage and Schedule:
- September 14 – October 12 at 7a
- October 23 – November 9 at 7a
- November 20 – December 7 at 7a
- Schedule Details: OR only (1st assist) - Call for OR only, no office with OR, call back if needed; M-F 7a-4p + night call 4p-7a. 7a-7a weekends
- Procedures: Experience in Maquet Vein Harvesting required
- Certifications Needed: Board Certified
- Patient Population/Case Load: Average Number of Patients Per Day: 10 outpatient; 5-8 inpatient
Licensing Details:
- License: An active Indiana state license is required.
- Willing to License: No
- Estimated Privileging Timeline: 90 days
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery to join our team on a locum tenens basis. The ideal candidate will have experience in Maquet Vein Harvesting and be comfortable with duties such as assisting in surgery, writing prescriptions, rounding, ordering tests, performing pre-op physical exams, suture removal, and vein harvesting.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, providing high-quality care to both outpatient and inpatient populations. If you are a board-certified PA with a passion for cardiothoracic surgery, we encourage you to apply.
Join us in Indiana and make a difference in the lives of our patients!
Day to day
Typical day involves rounding in the hospital followed by time in the OR. Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (within the scope of the NP/PA license and/or certification). Provides acute and chronic patient care including, but not limited to performing histories, physical examinations, inpatient and outpatient consultations, completing discharge summaries, monitoring therapies, and medications. Care includes chest tube removal, pacing wire removal, Cardiac Rehab, nutritional needs and wound care (suture and staple removal, debridement, etc.). Complete all documentation related to the above care. Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in consultation with the Cardiovascular Surgeon. Participate in multidisciplinary communication of treatment plans with cardiovascular surgeons, referring physicians, nursing staff, respiratory staff, cardiac rehab staff and families. Surgical duties will include, but are not limited to, vein/artery harvesting using the Maquet system along with 1st Assist duties. Responds to emergencies including use of CPR and ACLS protocols. Documents patient information and care provided in patient record to include progress notes and formulating care plans.
Practice details
- Not solo coverage
- Shift pattern: 24 Hour Call;Day + Night Call
Case mix
- Required Duties:
- Assist in Surgery, Write Prescriptions, Rounding, Order Tests, Pre-Op Physical Exams, Suture Removal, Vein Harvesting
Call
Night call and weekend call
Dates & schedule
Dates Needing Coverage: September 14 – October 12 at 7a October 23 – November 9 at 7a November 20 – December 7 at 7a
Licensing & requirements
- Active state license required
- Estimated privileging: 90
- Minimum 1 years' experience
- Covid-19 Immunization certification
- NPDB Report certification
Other details
Must be able to cover most/all of the open blocks of dates Will not accept new grads
Apply for this role
Your details go straight to a physician-led recruiter against reference JOB-02556.