Locum - Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiovascular

Job description

Duration: February 1, 2026 – May 1, 2026

Reason for Coverage: Paternity Leave

Credentialing Timeframe: 1 Month

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Physician Assistant for a three-month locum assignment within a Cardiovascular Surgical program. This role is predominantly centered in the Operating Room as a 1st Assist, with additional responsibilities including ICU and surgical floor coverage.

Schedule & Call Requirements

Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 17:00 (10-hour shifts).

Weekend Requirements: TBD.

Call Status: Not Required. * Optional Primary Call: Must be able to manage ICU patients via telephone (no 24/7 inpatient coverage on-site).

Optional Secondary Call: Once per week and/or one weekend per month.

Clinical Responsibilities

OR 1st Assist: High-level surgical first assisting in cardiac cases.

Vein Harvesting: Retrieval of vascular tissues for use as a bypass conduit.

Procedures: Chest tube insertions and related bedside surgical tasks.

Patient Demographics: Adult population only.

EMR: Epic.

Submission & License Requirements
NCCPA Certification: Required.

State Licensure: Active New York State License is required.

Certifications: Current BLS and ACLS.

Experience: Must have cardiac surgery operating experience (1st assist, vein harvest, etc.). Robotic experience is a plus.

Compliance: Self-Query NPDB (pulled within the current month) must be provided at the time of presentation.

• On Call Requirements: Not required, but can take primary or secondary call if desired.
• Shift(s) Description: M-F 0700-1700