Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Job Quick Facts:

• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery NP/PA
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Lexington, KY
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: May 31, 2026 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Shifts needed to be filled:
- May 31 - Jun 13
- Jun 6-8
- Jul 20 - 26
• Call Schedule: Fri-Mon; 7a-7a
- 1-2 days/week
- 1 weekend/month
• Patient Volume: Low
• No of Surgeries: 1-2 per day
• Duties/Procedures:
- Surgical CT, Vein harvest, Chest tube placement
- First assist in CABG, AVR, MVR, and thoracotomy/lung resection cases
- OR, Tele, & ICU duties
• EMR: Epic
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

Requirements:
• Active KY License
• BC
• DEA
• BLS, ACLS
• NPDB report
• Will accept NPs that can do surgery component and vein harvest

Full Time