Cardiology Physician Assistant

Locum Opportunity : Advanced Surgical PA Thoracic / Cardiac (Robotics Preferred)

Clinton Twp, MI Level II Trauma Center

OR & Clinic 4x10s No Call High-Level First Assist Role

We are actively seeking a highly experienced Physician Assistant (PA) with a strong background in Thoracic Surgery and / or Cardiac OR first assist to support a high-volume program in Clinton Township, MI . If you're confident in the OR, thrive with autonomy, and have robotic surgery experience, this is a prime opportunity to join a nationally recognized health system.

Assignment Details :

Start Date : ASAP Ongoing

Schedule : 4x10-hour shifts per week (No call)

Setting : OR & Pre-Op Clinic

Trauma Level : II

Patient Population : Adult only

Documentation : EPIC EMR

Primary Responsibilities :

First assist on thoracic procedures (robotic lung resections, foregut surgery)

Participate in robot docking and bedside surgical support

Conduct pre-op testing and clinic assessments

Work autonomously and as part of a high-functioning surgical team

Collaborate with attending surgeons, APPs, and clinical staff

Required Qualifications :

Board Certified PA (NCCPA) REQUIRED

Active MI license REQUIRED

Significant experience in thoracic OR or cardiac first assist REQUIRED

Robotic surgery experience (foregut / lung resections) HIGHLY PREFERRED

BLS & ACLS certified REQUIRED

Clean background REQUIRED

Credentialing / application fees not reimbursed by client

Client Insight :

Candidates with strong cardiac OR experience may be considered if thoracic volume can be offset internally.

Robotic experience is a major asset in this high-acuity surgical environment.