Overview:
A hospital-based opportunity is available for a skilled Physician Assistant with cardiothoracic surgery experience. This role includes first assisting in the OR as well as inpatient responsibilities across telemetry and ICU settings. The ideal candidate is comfortable with a wide range of cardiothoracic procedures and working closely with surgeons in a collaborative environment.

Daily call - $1500 includes 4 hour gratis
Call-back - $220/hr after 4 hours
Orientation $110/hr
Holiday 1.5x regular rate

Assignment Dates:
May 31 – June 13, 2026
June 6 – 8, 2026 (critical coverage)
July 20 – 26, 2026

Schedule:
One weekend per month (Friday 7:00 AM – Monday 7:00 AM)
1–2 call days per week
Ongoing vacation/PTO coverage

Practice Details:
Setting: Inpatient and Operating Room
EMR: Epic
Role supports cardiothoracic surgeons

Responsibilities:
First assist in cardiothoracic surgeries
Inpatient rounding and patient management
ICU and telemetry unit coverage
Surgical procedures including:
Vein harvesting
Chest tube placement

Required Experience & Skills:
Proficiency in:
CABG
Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR)
Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR)
Thoracotomy and lung resection procedures
Ability to function independently in surgical and inpatient settings

Requirements:
Active Kentucky License – Required
Strong procedural competency in cardiothoracic surgery – Required
Clean malpractice/background history – Required

Credentialing:
Estimated timeframe: 90–110 days

About WhiteCoat Locums:
- Physician owned and led agency
- Highest-Pay rates on the market
- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail
- 100% transparency


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