Physician Assistant

Amergis

Erie, PAContract$5,000/wkSeen 4w ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$5,000/wk

Location

Erie, PA

Schedule

Contract

Work Authorization

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NCCPA Certified Physician AssistantActive PA License Or Ability To Obtain LicensureBLS CertificationACLS CertificationDEA Registration

Job overview

Amergis is hiring a Physician Assistant. Join an established cardiovascular surgery team seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a long‑term locum tenens role, offering operative, inpatient and peri‑operative responsibilities across cardiovascular and vascular cases with competitive compensation and potential extension.

Key focus areas include Operate Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH), Perform Surgical Closure, and Support Cardiovascular Surgery.

Important skills include Endoscopic Vein Harvesting, Surgical Closure, Cardiovascular Surgery Support, Vascular Surgery Support, Perioperative Patient Management, and Daily Rounding. Preferred (not required): Independent Clinical Decision-Making.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Endoscopic Vein HarvestingSurgical ClosureCardiovascular Surgery SupportVascular Surgery SupportPerioperative Patient ManagementDaily RoundingPostoperative Patient ManagementAdmissions and ConsultationsCare CoordinationNight and Weekend CoverageIndependent Clinical Decision-Making

Qualifications

NCCPA Certified Physician AssistantActive PA License or Ability to Obtain LicensureBLS CertificationACLS CertificationDEA RegistrationMinimum 5 Years Cardiothoracic Surgery ExperienceRecent Endoscopic Vein Harvesting ExperienceSurgical Closure ProficiencyGraduate of Accredited Physician Assistant ProgramMust Be at Least 18 Years of AgeMust Meet All Federal State and Local Employment Requirements

Full job description

Join an established cardiovascular surgery team seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a long-term locum tenens opportunity. This role offers a blend of operative, inpatient, and perioperative responsibilities supporting both cardiovascular and vascular surgery patients.

This position is ideal for a seasoned CT Surgery PA with strong Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) and surgical closure experience who enjoys working in a collaborative surgical environment.

Position Highlights

Long-term assignment (approximately 6 months)
Full-time schedule
Mix of Cardiovascular and Vascular Surgery cases
First-class physician and APP support team
Opportunity to work across operative and inpatient settings
Competitive compensation
Potential for extension

Clinical Responsibilities

Operating Room

Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)
Surgical closure
Cardiovascular surgery support
Vascular surgery support
Perioperative patient management

Inpatient Care

Daily rounding
Postoperative patient management
Admissions and consultations
Care coordination with surgical teams
Weekend rounding during scheduled call coverage

Required Qualifications

NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant
Active PA license or ability to obtain licensure
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification
DEA Registration
Minimum 5 years of Cardiothoracic Surgery experience
Recent Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) experience
Surgical closure proficiency
Ability to participate in rotational night and weekend coverage

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive CT Surgery experience
Experience supporting vascular surgery services
Strong independent clinical decision-making skills
Prior locum tenens experience

Ideal Candidate

The ideal provider is a highly experienced CT Surgery PA who is actively performing EVH and surgical closure, comfortable managing complex surgical patients, and seeking a stable full-time assignment within a collaborative cardiovascular surgery practice.

Minimum Requirements