Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic - $110 to $120 per hour in Pomona, NJ

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Pay Information

$110 to $120 per hour

About The Position

❤️‍🔥 Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA-C) ❤️‍🔥

📍 Location : Pomona / Atlantic City, New Jersey 08205

🫀 About the Opportunity :

Join a leading hospital-based Cardiothoracic Surgery team providing exceptional inpatient care at one of New Jersey’s top health systems! This locum opportunity offers hands-on surgical experience, complex case exposure, and collaboration with a renowned cardiac surgical team.

We’re seeking a skilled and experienced PA-C who can hit the ground running — this role requires an active NJ license and strong surgical proficiency , including Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) and first assist in the OR.

🩺 Position Overview :

Practice Setting : Inpatient / Hospital-based

Start Date : As soon as credentialed

Average Volume :

Operate on 2 patients / day

Round on 5–12 patients / day (ICU & floor)

Includes consults

EMR : Cerner

Trauma Level : None

Credentialing Timeframe : 60 days

🕓 Schedule Details :

🗓️ Weekdays : Monday–Friday | 8–10-hour in-house shifts

🌙 Night Call : 6 PM – 6 AM

🏥 Weekend Call : Friday 6 PM – Monday 6 AM

Rounding Saturday & Sunday : 7 AM–12 PM

✋ Required Skills & Procedures :

Retrieval of vascular tissues for bypass conduit

Endoscopic vein harvesting

Chest tube insertions

First assist in cardiac surgery

Rounding, coordination of care, ordering & interpreting tests

Diagnosis & treatment of illnesses

Prescription management

Suture removal

🎓 Requirements :

✅ NCCPA Certification – REQUIRED

✅ Active New Jersey License – REQUIRED (no exceptions)

✅ CSR – REQUIRED

✅ 2–3+ years Cardiothoracic Surgery experience (including EVH and first assist)

✅ BLS & ACLS Certifications

💻 Cerner EMR experience – Preferred

🚀 How to Apply :

Ready to bring your expertise to a high-acuity cardiothoracic team?

📩 Send your CV today or contact our recruitment desk for immediate consideration — quick turnaround for qualified candidates!

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