Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to provide hospital-based coverage. The provider must be proficient as a first assist in the operating room, including endoscopic vein harvesting, and participate in 24-hour call coverage for emergent cardiothoracic cases.
Compensation:
Orientation: $110/hr
On Call: $1,630 per 24 hours
24 Hour Holiday Call: $2,445 per 24 hours
Call Back: $215/hr
Holiday Call Back: $320/hr
Schedule
Coverage Dates:
July , 2026
August 7 9, 2026
August , 2026
24-hour coverage (7:00 AM 7:00 AM)
Includes daytime surgical responsibilities and overnight call
Practice Setting
Hospital-based
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Responsibilities
First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures
Perform endoscopic vein harvesting
Participate in 24-hour call coverage
Respond to emergent operating room cases
Manage phone call responsibilities while on call
Practice Details
Cardiothoracic surgery cases
Coverage due to provider leave
EMR
Epic
Requirements
Board Certified Physician Assistant
Active Nebraska license or active IMLC Letter of Qualification
Extensive cardiothoracic surgery first assist experience
Proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting (required)
Epic experience highly preferred
Availability for the requested coverage dates
Clean malpractice history highly preferred
Additional Information
Emergency privileges may be available
Estimated credentialing timeframe: days
Completed credentialing application must be returned within 48 hours of receipt
Local candidates preferred; no flights
Provider must indicate their travel city at the time of presentation
