Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

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!