Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Start Date: May 10, 2026

Duration: Ongoing Positions Available: 3

Position Overview: Seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) for a Cardiothoracic Surgery weekend call coverage role. This high-acuity position supports urgent cardiac surgical cases, ICU transitions, and post-operative care within a busy hospital environment. This role is ideal for a PA comfortable working independently during 24-hour weekend call blocks with strong surgical exposure and high-impact clinical responsibilities. Schedule Weekend Coverage: Friday 5:00 PM Monday 7:00 AMCall Type: 24-hour in-house/remote call coverage Frequency: 3 weekends per month Average Workload: 4 hours/day callback including rounding Shift Structure: Weekend-based intensive coverage

Clinical Responsibilities: Provide cardiothoracic surgical support for adult patients (18+)Assist with urgent surgical cases originating from cath lab or ICUPerform vein harvesting and surgical first-assist duties Support ICU-to-discharge patient transitions Conduct post-op rounding and inpatient management Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons and APP team Practice Details Setting: Acute care hospitalEMR: Epic Hospital Size: 163-bed facility Support: APP-supported surgical team Case Flow: Urgent cardiac surgery with ICU recovery pathway Surgeon Backup: Available after consult

Requirements: Minimum 3 years cardiothoracic or surgical experience required Active Pennsylvania PA license (required)DEA required Acute care certification not required Strong comfort with high-acuity inpatient surgical environments

Additional Information: Credentialing timeframe: 90 days (temporary privileges available for clean files)Structured weekend-based schedule with predictable rotation High-acuity cardiac surgical exposure Why This Opportunity? Premium weekend pay with strong earning potential Hands-on cardiothoracic surgical experience High-acuity ICU + OR workflow Predictable weekend-only schedule Collaborative surgical team with physician oversight