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.

Job ID: j-248683