Locum - Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic

Position Overview

Profession/Specialty

Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.

Coverage Dates

• Beginning 9/8/2026 at 7 AM through 9/18/2026, with potential adjustments based on locum coverage availability.
• Ongoing need for 1 to 2 weeks of coverage per month until 2027.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday

8 AM - 5 PM; on-call responsibilities from 3 PM - 7 AM.

Weekend Coverage

24-hour onsite support with floor call or OR call.

Call Requirements

Call Type

In-house and beeper/phone call.

Call Ratio

Provider will be on call during the assignment.

Average Call Back Hours

Approximately 10 hours during weekends.

Provider Needs

Number of Providers Required

1

Reason for Coverage

Service growth in the department.

Practice Setting

• Primarily inpatient/hospital-based environment.

• *Leadership and Teaching:

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• Potential to supervise and teach.

Patient Demographics

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• Adult and geriatric populations.
• Inpatient focus with an average patient load of 20-26 per day.
• Trauma Level Designation: 2.

Required Skills and Duties

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• Post-operative care for a diverse range of cardiothoracic and vascular surgical patients.
• Conduct emergency surgeries in the cardiothoracic and vascular surgery areas.
• Manage consults and referrals from the Emergency Department, Cath Lab, and other hospital providers.
• Proficient in vein harvesting during cardiac surgery.
• Assist in surgical procedures.
• Write prescriptions and coordinate patient care.
• Conduct patient rounding and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Order necessary tests, including retrieval of vascular tissues for bypass conduit use.

EMR/Documentation

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• Utilization of Epic for documentation and patient management.

Shift Details

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• Standard hours: Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 5 PM, with floor call from 3 PM - 7 AM, and on-call duties over weekends.

Mandatory Job Requirements

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• Board certification in Vascular Surgery (required).
• Active Ohio medical license (no candidates needing to obtain a license).
• Current ACLS certification (required).
• Active DEA registration (required).
• Clean background with no malpractice or license issues (non-negotiable).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery services (required).

Certification and License Requirements:**

• Must hold licensure in Ohio.