Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery Locum Tenens Opportunity near Petersburg, VA (ASAP - Ongoing)

We are actively seeking a Board-Certified Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Cardiovascular Surgery for an exciting locum tenens opportunity near Petersburg, VA. This position is ideal for a highly skilled PA with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing essential coverage due to a staffing change from full-time to PRN. This opportunity requires a PA who is comfortable supporting a surgeon in a hospital-based environment and working within a collaborative team.

Position Details:

Position Type: Locum Tenens, covering both inpatient and outpatient services.

Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing.

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with weekend and on-call responsibilities.
- Call Requirements: "First call" and on-call for surgery, with a 1:5 call ratio.
- Weekend Requirements: Yes.

Work Setting: Hospital-based, providing outpatient and inpatient coverage with 24-hour surgeon support.

Average Caseload:
- Inpatient: 1-2 cases per day with PRN rounding.
- Outpatient: 3-6 patients per clinic day.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform critical Cardiovascular Surgery procedures including CVICU, EVH, CABG, ECMO, and VALVE surgeries.

Provide care to adult and geriatric patients in a hospital-based setting.

Assist in managing complex cardiovascular cases with the support of a 24-hour surgeon team.

Requirements:

Board Certification (NCCPA): Required.

Active Virginia License: Required.

Certifications: ACLS, BLS (Required).

Local Candidates: Highly preferred for quick onboarding and availability.

Experience with EPIC EMR is essential, as documentation will be completed using this system.

Compensation and Benefits:

Daily Rate: Competitive daily rate offered for 40 hours per week.

On-Call Pay: Additional compensation for on-call shifts.

Flexible Schedule: Enjoy a work schedule that accommodates both weekdays and weekends.

Credentialing and Timeline:

Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 120 days. Emergency/Temp Privileges: Not available.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team in a hospital-based environment, providing essential cardiovascular care. If you are a Board-Certified PA with experience in Cardiovascular Surgery and are looking for a locum tenens position with competitive pay and flexible scheduling, this could be the ideal role for you.