Locum Tenens Surgery Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (PA)

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Tenens Surgery Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (PA)
• Setting: Acute care hospital
• Specialty: Cardiothoracic surgery
• Assignment length: 13 weeks
• Start date: 12/21/26
• Schedule: 24-hour on call (standard 5, 07:00–07:00)
• Pay: $1,200/day–$1,300/day

Description

This locum tenens Physician Assistant (PA) position provides cardiothoracic surgery coverage in an acute care hospital with a 24-hour on-call schedule. You will deliver comprehensive medical care under the supervision of a licensed physician, including assessments, diagnostics, treatment planning, procedures, medication management, documentation, and patient counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to patients under physician supervision
• Take histories and perform physical examinations
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Prescribe medications
• Perform procedures as authorized by state regulations and the supervising physician
• Educate and counsel patients on preventative care and health management
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals for coordinated care
• Document medical records accurately and thoroughly
• Maintain medical knowledge through continuing education

Requirements

• MPAS degree from an accredited PA program
• Active and unencumbered PA license in Georgia
• NCCPA national certification
• Preferably at least 1 year of clinical experience in the relevant specialty

Benefits

• Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay
• Travel and lodging coverage
• Malpractice coverage and risk management support
• Dedicated application and assignment support, including in-house credentialing and licensing teams
• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management
• Additional legally required reimbursements/benefits (where applicable)