JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician Assistant
  
• Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum-to-Perm
  
• Location: Portsmouth, Virginia
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Aug 26, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7a – 3p
  
• Call Schedule:
  
• Night: 3p – 7a;
  
• Weekends: 7a – 7a (24-hour call)
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  

COVERAGE DATES

• Aug 26, 2026 (7a) – Sep 01, 2026 (7a)
  
• Sep 14, 2026 (7a) – Sep 21, 2026 (7a)
  
• Nov 16, 2026 (7a) – Nov 30, 2026 (7a)
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: 100% Adult
  
• Average Daily Volume: 5-10 patients seen on rounds
  
• Rounding: Yes, including weekends
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 90-120 days
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE)
  
• Licenses: Active Virginia license
  
• DEA: Active DEA
  
• Experience: Required (Training/Experience)
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care, including daily rounds on 5-10 adult Cardiothoracic surgery patients
  
• Cover night call Monday through Friday (3p-7a) and 24-hour weekend call (7a-7a)
  
• Support outpatient clinic duties (25% of role) as a Physician Assistant
  
• Assist in operating room for cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures
  
• Collaborate with attending surgeons and the multidisciplinary care team