Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Needed in IL

  • ID: 221986A
  • Updated August 20th, 2026

  • Job ID 221986A
  • Job Title Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic
  • Provider Type Physician Assistant
  • Specialty Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State IL
  • Practice Setting Hospital
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking a Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic for a 120-day assignment in Illinois, starting Nov 2, 2026. This role involves an M-Th or Tu-Fri schedule from 6 AM to 6 PM, with potential rotating call one week per month. Responsibilities include OR first assist, vein harvesting, ICU, OR & Step Down coverage, and inpatient rounding duties for our client.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Perform OR first assist duties
  • Conduct vein harvesting and EVH endoscopic vessel harvesting
  • Provide coverage for ICU, OR, and Step Down units
  • Manage rounding and other inpatient duties


Additional Information

  • Required Board Certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • EMR: Epic
  • Call schedule: Potentially one week per month of rotating call
  • Inpatient setting
  • Radial Artery Harvest experience is beneficial, though not required


Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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