A hospital-based surgical program is seeking an experienced Cardiac Surgical Physician Assistant for locum tenens coverage. This role includes OR and ICU/CVICU responsibilities supporting cardiothoracic and vascular surgery services.

Position Details
Role: Physician Assistant (Cardiac Surgery)
Practice Setting: Hospital / OR and ICU/CVICU
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Coverage Dates: April – July (specific dates TBD)

Clinical Responsibilities
Reports to Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons
Duties include:
Rounding
Coordination of care
Writing prescriptions
Ordering and interpreting tests
Vein harvesting
Assist in surgery – not required
Retrieval of vascular tissues for bypass conduit – not required
Call
Includes OR call and ICU/CVICU call
Patient Volume
Average 5–20 patients per day
Patient Population
Adult
Geriatric

Practice Environment
Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery service
EMR: Epic

Additional Notes
Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery experience preferred
Critical care experience will be considered
No new graduates

Credentialing
Estimated timeframe: 60–90 days
Temporary privileges potentially available in ~45 days

Requirements
Board Certified – required
Ohio license – preferred (must be able to obtain quickly if needed)
ACLS – required
COVID vaccination – required
Cardiovascular thoracic surgery experience – preferred
Critical care experience may be considered
No new graduates – required
Self-Query NPDB (within 30 days) – required at presentation

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