Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Physician Assistant (PA) – Cardiothoracic Surgery (Inpatient)

• Location: Springfield, OH

• Duration: September 2026–2027 (coverage block)

• Schedule: Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm with floor call/beeper 3:00pm–7:00am; Saturday/Sunday 24-hour onsite support with floor call or OR call

• Frequency: 1–2 weeks per month

• Patient population: Adult/geriatric; trauma level 2

Description

Locum PA coverage is needed for inpatient cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, including post-operative care, emergency cases, consults/referrals, rounding, and surgical assistance. Weekend support includes 24-hour onsite coverage with floor call or OR call. The EMR system is Epic.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative care for cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients

• Support emergency cardiothoracic and vascular surgery

• Assist in surgery

• Take consults/referrals from the ED, Cath Lab, and hospital providers

• Perform rounding and coordinate patient care

• Interpret tests, order tests, and write prescriptions

• Perform vein harvesting and retrieve vascular tissues for bypass conduit use

Requirements

• Board Certified – Vascular Surgery

• Active Ohio license or compact license

• Active ACLS

• Active DEA

• Clean background with no malpractice or license issues

• 5 years of experience in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery services

• Availability for the complete coverage block from September 2026 to 2027

Benefits

• Long-term locum tenens inpatient coverage (1–2 weeks/month) with onsite weekday and weekend support