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

  • ID: 223724B
  • Updated October 10th, 2026

  • Job ID 223724B
  • Job Title Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic
  • Provider Type Physician Assistant
  • Specialty Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State OH
  • Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  • Start Date 11/2/2026
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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Cardiovascular & Thoracic Physician Assistant for a 75-day assignment in Ohio. The role involves a dynamic schedule, including Monday through Friday shifts with occasional night and weekend call. Responsibilities encompass day rounding or 12-hour night call, managing routine cardiothoracic cases such as CABG, valves, complex aorta, lobectomy, and VATS, alongside occasional ECMO, and performing vein harvesting.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Perform 12-hour night call or day rounding shifts, either 7 AM to 5 PM for rounding or 5 PM to 7 AM for call.
  • Manage routine cardiothoracic cases, including CABG, valves, complex aorta, lobectomy, and VATS.
  • Handle occasional ECMO cases; no advanced heart failure, VAD, or transplants.
  • Conduct vein harvesting, utilizing endoscopic techniques with Maquet Hemopro 2.
  • Adhere to call requirements, including being within a 30-minute range from the hospital if local or utilizing nearby hotel accommodations.
  • Maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Additional Information
  • EMR: Epic
  • Setting: Inpatient
  • Call Schedule: Out of house call; 7% chance of being called in; most calls can be handled over the phone.
  • Patients per day: 1-4
  • LOA: 75 Days
  • Staffing Mix: 4 surgeons and 4 full-time surgical Advanced Practice Providers, along with 1 part-time APP and 1 new graduate APP in training, covering 2 campuses.
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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