Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic - $120 to $130 per hour in Atlantic City, NJ

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Pay Information

$120 to $130 per hour

About The Position

Position : Locum Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)

Location : New Jersey

Practice Setting : Inpatient / Hospital-based

Dates of Coverage : ASAP

Patient & Procedure Details

Average patients per day : Operate on 2 / day; round on 5–12 patients / day (ICU and floor), including consults

Required Procedures :

Retrieval of vascular tissues for bypass conduit

Endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)

Chest tube insertions

First assist in cardiac surgery

Schedule

Weekdays : Monday–Friday, 8–10 hr in-house

Night Call : 6 PM – 6 AM

Weekend Call : Friday 6 PM – Monday 6 AM, rounding 7 AM – 12 PM Saturday & Sunday

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Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Rounding on patients and coordinating care

Assisting in cardiac surgeries

Diagnosing and treating illnesses

Ordering and interpreting tests

Writing prescriptions and suture removal

Support & Systems

EMR : Cerner (experience preferred)

Trauma Level : None

Support : Standard OR and floor support staff available

Mileage / toll reimbursements; lodging available for the right candidate

Required Qualifications

NCCPA Certification – Required

New Jersey State License – Required

CSR Certification – Required

Minimum 2–3 years of Cardiothoracic Surgery experience, including proficiency in EVH and first assist – Required

Experience with Cerner EMR – Preferred

Benefits

Why This Role is Exciting

Work in a high-acuity cardiac surgery environment

Flexible coverage including weekday, weekend, and night shifts

Competitive pay with reimbursement for mileage, tolls, and lodging for the right candidate

Opportunity to perform first assist and advanced procedures in cardiac surgery

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