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

Job Description

We are seeking a Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic for an exciting 84-day assignment in Indiana, starting May 25, 2026. In this role, you will manage 7p-7a shifts, focusing on daily rounding for inpatients, new consults, and patient discharges, typically seeing 10-15 patients daily within a 20-30 patient census. Your responsibilities will span critical care for a diverse range of complex cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and heart failure cases.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform daily rounding on all inpatients, including ICU and stepdown units.
• Manage new consults and facilitate patient discharges.
• See an average of 10-15 patients daily, with a total patient census typically ranging from 20-30.
• Provide critical care for cardiac cases, including adult cardiac surgeries such as CAB, valves, and aortic dissections, often with high acuity patients.
• Handle thoracic surgeries, primarily robotic procedures, but also VATs and thoracotomies for lobectomies, wedge resections, decortications, and mediastinal mass, excluding esophageal cases.
• Manage open vascular surgeries, including CEA, AAA, and leg revascularizations.
• Care for heart failure patients involving LVAD, ECMO, and impellas.
• Focus exclusively on critical care, with no first assist duties.

Additional Information

• EMR: Cerner
• Shift hours: 7p-7a

Benefits

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

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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