Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

️ Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA-C) ️
Location: Pomona / Atlantic City, New Jersey 08205

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.

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

️ 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

• 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

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

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!