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Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery Locum Tenens Opportunity near Petersburg, VA (ASAP - Ongoing) We are actively seeking a Board-Certified Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Cardiovascular Surgery for an exciting locum tenens opportunity near Petersburg, VA. This position is ideal for a highly skilled PA with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing essential coverage due to a staffing change from full-time to PRN. This opportunity requires a PA who is comfortable supporting a surgeon in a hospital-based environment and working within a collaborative team. Position Details : Position Type : Locum Tenens, covering both inpatient and outpatient services. Start Date : ASAP - Ongoing. Schedule : 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with weekend and on-call responsibilities. Call Requirements : "First call" and on-call for surgery, with a 1 : 5 call ratio. Weekend Requirements : Yes. Work Setting : Hospital-based, providing outpatient and inpatient coverage with 24-hour surgeon support. Average Caseload : Inpatient : 1-2 cases per day with PRN rounding. Outpatient : 3-6 patients per clinic day. Key Responsibilities : Perform critical Cardiovascular Surgery procedures including CVICU , EVH , CABG , ECMO , and VALVE surgeries. Provide care to adult and geriatric patients in a hospital-based setting. Assist in managing complex cardiovascular cases with the support of a 24-hour surgeon team. Requirements : Board Certification (NCCPA) : Required. Active Virginia License : Required. Certifications : ACLS, BLS (Required). Local Candidates : Highly preferred for quick onboarding and availability. Experience with EPIC EMR is essential, as documentation will be completed using this system. Compensation and Benefits : Daily Rate : Competitive daily rate offered for 40 hours per week. On-Call Pay : Additional compensation for on-call shifts. Flexible Schedule : Enjoy a work schedule that accommodates both weekdays and weekends. Credentialing and Timeline : Estimated Credentialing Timeframe : 120 days. Emergency / Temp Privileges : Not available. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team in a hospital-based environment, providing essential cardiovascular care. If you are a Board-Certified PA with experience in Cardiovascular Surgery and are looking for a locum tenens position with competitive pay and flexible scheduling, this could be the ideal role for you. Job ID : j-248683 HDAJOBS MDSTAFF