Locum PA (Physician's Assistant) Cardiothoracic Surgery

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United States — RemoteContractPhysician Assistant

✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Unknown as a Locum PA Cardiothoracic Surgery – No Weekends, M-F in United States.

Key Responsibilities

operative and post

operative assessments and post

operative care Document patient information accurately in medical records Participate in surgical rounds and team meetings Stay current with advancements in cardiothoracic surgery practices

Requirements

C) Experience in a surgical or cardiothoracic setting preferred Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a fast

paced team environment Commitment to continuous professional development Knowledge of surgical procedures and protocols Schedule: Monday

Friday, 4x10's or 5x8's Census: 30 Must have first and second assist experience in the OR Must have post

cardiac surgery recovery care experience in an ICU setting Board

Work Schedule

Contract position.

No weekends required.

Apply to join Unknown as a Locum PA Cardiothoracic Surgery – No Weekends, M-F.

Key Skills

Surgical AssistingPre-operative AssessmentPost-operative CareClinical AssessmentDiagnostic SkillsPatient EducationMedical DocumentationICU Recovery CareCardiothoracic SurgeryInterpersonal Communication

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum PA (Physician's Assistant) Cardiothoracic Surgery at Careerspage a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at Careerspage is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Remote physician assistant positions in Surgery have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician assistant position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Surgical Assisting, Pre-operative Assessment, Post-operative Care, Clinical Assessment, Diagnostic Skills, Patient Education, Medical Documentation, ICU Recovery Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves assisting in cardiothoracic surgical procedures and managing pre- and post-operative patient care. The PA will collaborate with surgeons to develop treatment plans and monitor patient progress to ensure optimal outcomes.

Benefits package: Monday-Friday schedule, No weekends, Paid travel and expenses, Board certification required. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Surgery physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.