Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Location: Lebanon, PA (Acute Care Hospital)
Start Date: May 10, 2026
Duration: Ongoing
Positions Available: 3

Seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) for a Cardiothoracic Surgery weekend call coverage role. This high-acuity position supports urgent cardiac surgical cases, ICU transitions, and post-operative care within a busy hospital environment.

This role is ideal for a PA comfortable working independently during 24-hour weekend call blocks with strong surgical exposure and high-impact clinical responsibilities.

• Weekend Coverage: Friday 5:00 PM Monday 7:00 AM
• Call Type: 24-hour in-house/remote call coverage
• Frequency: 3 weekends per month
• Average Workload: 4 hours/day callback including rounding
• Shift Structure: Weekend-based intensive coverage

• Provide cardiothoracic surgical support for adult patients (18+)
• Assist with urgent surgical cases originating from cath lab or ICU
• Perform vein harvesting and surgical first-assist duties
• Support ICU-to-discharge patient transitions
• Conduct post-op rounding and inpatient management
• Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons and APP team

• Setting: Acute care hospital
• EMR: Epic
• Hospital Size: 163-bed facility
• Support: APP-supported surgical team
• Case Flow: Urgent cardiac surgery with ICU recovery pathway
• Surgeon Backup: Available after consult

• Minimum 3 years cardiothoracic or surgical experience required
• Active Pennsylvania PA license (required)
• DEA required
• Acute care certification not required
• Strong comfort with high-acuity inpatient surgical environments

• Credentialing timeframe: 90 days (temporary privileges available for clean files)
  
• Structured weekend-based schedule with predictable rotation
• High-acuity cardiac surgical exposure

• Premium weekend pay with strong earning potential
• Hands-on cardiothoracic surgical experience
• High-acuity ICU + OR workflow
• Predictable weekend-only schedule
• Collaborative surgical team with physician oversight