Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - Locum
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Job Description
We are seeking a Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for locum coverage in TN
- ASAP - Ongoing
- Scheduled Clinic Hours + Call
- EMR: Cerner
- TN license required
We provide excellent weekly compensation, cover all travel expenses, offer A+ rated malpractice Insurance, and streamline credentialing and licensure processes. For more information, email, call, or text: Nicole@JETTMedicalStaffing.com or 912-600-1112.
JETT Medical Staffing is a Physician assistant-owned medical staffing agency focusing on Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers for Permanent and Locum Placement Nationwide. Checkout our website at JETTMedicalStaffing.com to learn more about our jobs or to sign up for more information.
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Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will provide cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery coverage in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include maintaining scheduled clinic hours and participating in call rotations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Tennessee medical license to practice. Experience in cardiovascular or cardiothoracic surgery is required for this locum position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 60% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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