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

LocumJobsOnline is working with Lancesoft Inc to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery PA in Atlantic City, New Jersey, 08401!

Pay Information

$120 to $130 per hour

About The Position

We are urgently seeking 1–2 Locum Physician Assistants with cardiothoracic surgery experience to join a hospital-based inpatient team in Atlantic City, NJ. This is a high-impact role for PAs ready to provide top-tier care and assist in complex cardiac procedures.

📅 Dates of Coverage : ASAP

📋 Average Patient Load :

OR : 2 cases / day

Rounds : 5–12 patients / day (ICU and floor)

Consults included

🕒 Schedule :

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

Night Call : 6 PM – 6 AM

Weekend Call : Friday 6 PM – Monday 6 AM; rounding 7 AM – 12 PM Sat & Sun

Varied shifts requiring flexibility

💻 EMR / Documentation : Cerner preferred

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Job Requirements

Required Procedures & Duties :

Retrieval of vascular tissues for bypass conduits

Endoscopic vein harvest (EVH)

Chest tube insertions

First assist in cardiac surgery

Rounding & coordination of care

Diagnosing & treating illnesses

Ordering & interpreting tests

Writing prescriptions & suture removal

✅ Required Qualifications :

NCCPA Certification

Active New Jersey License (no waiting)

CSR Certification

Minimum 2–3 years cardiothoracic surgery experience

Proficiency in EVH and first assist in OR required

Experience with Cerner EMR preferred

Benefits

Compensation & Perks :

$130 / hr

Mileage reimbursed

Lodging available for the right candidate

This is a fast-paced, hands-on locum opportunity with a dynamic cardiothoracic surgery team. If you are an experienced PA ready to hit the ground running , apply immediately !

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