Locum Opportunity: Advanced Surgical PA Thoracic/Cardiac (Robotics Preferred)
Clinton Twp, MI Level II Trauma Center
OR & Clinic 4x10s No Call High-Level First Assist Role
We are actively seeking a highly experienced Physician Assistant (PA) with a strong background in Thoracic Surgery and/or Cardiac OR first assist to support a high-volume program in Clinton Township, MI. If you're confident in the OR, thrive with autonomy, and have robotic surgery experience, this is a prime opportunity to join a nationally recognized health system.
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Assignment Details: Start Date: ASAP Ongoing
Schedule: 4x10-hour shifts per week (No call)
Setting: OR & Pre-Op Clinic
Trauma Level: II
Patient Population: Adult only
Documentation: EPIC EMR
Primary Responsibilities: First assist on thoracic procedures (robotic lung resections, foregut surgery)
Participate in robot docking and bedside surgical support
Conduct pre-op testing and clinic assessments
Work autonomously and as part of a high-functioning surgical team
Collaborate with attending surgeons, APPs, and clinical staff
Required Qualifications: Board Certified PA (NCCPA) REQUIRED
Active MI license REQUIRED
Significant experience in thoracic OR or cardiac first assist REQUIRED
Robotic surgery experience (foregut/lung resections) HIGHLY PREFERRED
BLS & ACLS certified REQUIRED
Clean background REQUIRED
Credentialing/application fees not reimbursed by client
Client Insight: Candidates with strong cardiac OR experience may be considered if thoracic volume can be offset internally.
Robotic experience is a major asset in this high-acuity surgical environment.