Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) - Vascular Surgery

Make an Impact in a High-Acuity Surgical Practice

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with cardiovascular, vascular, critical care, or surgical experience for a long-term locum tenens opportunity with a respected hospital-based surgical team.

This position offers a consistent schedule, a collaborative practice environment, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated multidisciplinary team caring for complex vascular surgery patients in an inpatient setting.

Position Highlights

• Long-term locum assignment

• Inpatient vascular surgery practice

• Consistent weekday schedule

• No call responsibilities

• Epic EMR

• Collaborative physician and APP team

• Opportunity to manage complex surgical patients and participate in perioperative care

• Competitive compensation with travel and lodging assistance available

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments, examinations, and daily rounding

• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the attending surgeon

• Order and interpret diagnostic studies

• Manage pre-operative and post-operative vascular surgery patients

• Document patient encounters and treatment plans within the EMR

• Educate patients and families regarding conditions, procedures, and treatment plans

• Coordinate care with nursing staff, specialists, and ancillary services

Preferred Experience

• Vascular Surgery

• Cardiovascular Surgery

• Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Critical Care

• Surgical APP experience

• First assist experience is a plus, but not required

Minimum Requirements

For Physician Assistants

• Active Physician Assistant license

• NCCPA certification preferred and/or required per state regulations

• Minimum one year of APP experience

• Current BLS certification

• ACLS certification as required

• Ability to meet all facility credentialing requirements

For Nurse Practitioners

• Active Nurse Practitioner license

• National board certification in specialty area as required

• Minimum one year of APP experience

• Current BLS certification

• ACLS certification as required

• Ability to meet all facility credentialing requirements

Clinical Experience

• Cardiovascular, vascular surgery, cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, or related surgical experience

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Stable, long-duration assignment

• Work with an experienced surgical team

• High-acuity patient population

• Strong clinical support structure

• Excellent opportunity to expand vascular surgery experience in a hospital-based setting

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for additional details regarding schedule, compensation, and start timeline.

Job Category: Advanced Practitioner

Job Function: Advanced Practitioner | PA | PA - Cardiology *Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0727

Contract Duration: 24

Pay Rate: $125 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-10-01