Surgery - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic
At a glance
About this assignment
Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Locum Tenens | Texas
Provider Details
- Specialty: Cardiovascular 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: October 1, 2026
- Requested Date of Coverage and Schedule: July 10, 2026 - July 12, 2026
- Schedule Details: Day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (12-hour shifts)
- Number of Shifts Needed per Month: TBD
- Procedures: ICU rounding and management
- Certifications Needed: Board Certified
- Patient Population/Case Load: Pre-operative and post-operative cardiac surgery patients, including high-acuity patients from open-heart surgeries, VATS, and complex lung cases. Providers can expect an average of 10–15 patients on the service at any given time.
- Case Mix: Inpatient
- Trauma Level: Level 1
Licensing and Privileging
- License: An active Texas state license is required.
- Willing to License: No
- Estimated Privileging Timeline: 30 days
- Are Temporary Privileges Available? Yes
Additional Information
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery to join our team on a locum tenens basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a high-acuity setting with a focus on pre-operative and post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
Please note that this position requires a current Texas state license and board certification. Temporary privileges are available for qualified candidates.
We look forward to welcoming a skilled professional to our team who is committed to excellence in patient care.
Day to day
Admissions Required?: Yes Is Hospital Stroke Certified?: Yes Specific Responsibilities: Managing critical care recovery, specifically including managing patients coming off of ventilators.
Practice details
- Not solo coverage
- Shift pattern: Clinic;Day
- Setting: Both DAYS and NIGHTS needed (7a to 7p and 7p to 7a), 7 days per week.
Case mix
- Practice Setting: Inpatient
- Patient Population: Pre-operative and post-operative cardiac surgery patients. This includes high-acuity patients coming directly out of the OR recovering from:
- VATS (Video-Assisted ThoracoscopicSurgery)
Call
Scheduled Clinical Hours Only
Dates & schedule
07-10-2026 - 07-12-2026 (Waiting on update)
Licensing & requirements
- Active state license required
- Estimated privileging: 30; Are temporary privileges available?: Yes
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
Other details
IMLC Preferred Skills: Operating Room (OR) experience, specifically with vein harvesting, is strongly preferred.
Apply for this role
Your details go straight to a physician-led recruiter against reference JOB-02708.