Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Job Location:
Greensboro, NC - USA
Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
27 August 2026 (7 days ago)
Application Deadline:
24 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB OVERVIEW
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Job Id: Y-PA-3443859
- Profession: Physician Assistant
- Specialty: Surgery Cardiothoracic
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Greensboro NC
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: Nov 16 2026 Mar 08 2027
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Nights
- Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Travel and lodging covered (Airfare Hotel Rental Car Mileage)
- Patient Demographics: Adult
- Patient Volume/Census: 15-25 (inpatient) Caseload 5-8 CABGs per week 4-6 robotic thoracic/chest cases
- Case Mix: CABG robotic thoracic/chest cases open and TAVR valves LVAD and Impella placements
- EMR System: EPIC
- Specialty Backup Available: Advanced Heart Failure team
- Support Staff Available: RNs: 2 PA/NPs: 1
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: 60 90 Days
- Endoscopic vein harvesting
- First assist in cardiothoracic surgeries
- CABG (5-8 per week)
- Robotic thoracic/chest cases (4-6 per week)
- Open and TAVR valve procedures
- LVAD and Impella placements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: State of NC
- Board: Cardiothoracic Surgery
- DEA: Required
- Certifications: Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
- Experience: 2 years
- Perform endoscopic vein harvesting and first assist for cardiothoracic surgeries including CABG and robotic cases.
- Manage inpatient caseload of 5-8 CABGs and 4-6 robotic thoracic/chest cases per week.
- Assist with open and TAVR valve procedures as part of a comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical service.
- Collaborate with the advanced heart failure team to support occasional LVAD and Impella placements.
- Provide comprehensive inpatient care for adult cardiothoracic patients in conjunction with dedicated RN and PA support staff.