Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Locum Tenens ASAP Start

WPA Medicine Staffing is seeking an experienced NP or PA specializing in Cardiovascular Surgery for a locum tenens assignment beginning ASAP . This opportunity supports a busy cardiothoracic surgery program with a primarily inpatient practice, providing care alongside an experienced surgical team. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in both open and endoscopic vein harvest and is available for a minimum commitment of 3-6 months , with a six-month commitment preferred.

• Start: ASAP
• Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
• Commitment: 3-6 months (6-month commitment preferred)
• Schedule: Four weekday shifts (2 x 7:00 AM-7:00 PM and 2 x 7:00 AM-3:00 PM)
• Setting: Primarily Inpatient with some Outpatient Clinic Coverage
• Onsite Requirement: Yes
• Credentialing Timeframe: Standard credentialing process

This established cardiovascular surgery program is staffed by two cardiac surgeons and one thoracic/vascular surgeon , performing approximately 100-120 open heart procedures and 50-70 TAVR procedures annually . Providers may also offer occasional support to the vascular surgery service when needed.

Clinical responsibilities include:

• Open and endoscopic vein harvest (EVH/OVH)
• Chest tube placement
• CVSICU postoperative patient management and resuscitation
• Floor management
• Inpatient consultations
• Outpatient clinic coverage
• Weekend inpatient rounding
• Responding to stat consults and changes in patient condition
• Participation in emergent operative cases
• Telephone consultation with patients and nursing staff while on call

Call responsibilities include:

• 1-2 weekday calls per week (Monday-Thursday, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• One weekend call every third weekend (Friday 7:00 PM through Monday 7:00 AM)
• Occasional extended holiday weekend coverage (Friday evening through Tuesday morning)

The practice utilizes the Maquet HemoPro 2 vein harvesting system and EPIC as the electronic medical record. Providers can expect approximately 10-20 patient encounters per shift while working collaboratively with surgeons, advanced practice colleagues, and experienced nursing staff.

• Active NP or PA license (licensure candidates accepted through the standard credentialing process)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Open vein harvest (OVH)
  • Endoscopic vein harvest (EVH)
  • Chest tube placement
• Open radial artery harvest experience preferred but not required
• Influenza vaccination required, although practitioners may decline if willing to wear a mask in accordance with health system policy

At WPA Medicine Staffing, we are a physician-owned staffing firm committed to creating long-term relationships with our providers. We partner with healthcare organizations nationwide to deliver rewarding locum tenens opportunities while providing personalized support throughout every assignment.

Interested in learning more? Contact:

Cheryl Weisenberg
Senior Clinical Recruiter
WPA Medicine Staffing, LLC