Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiothoracic Surgery in Williamsport, PA

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery PA in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 17701!

About The Position

Wellhart is partnering with a Multi-specialty Clinic in Pennsylvania to place a locum tenens Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery for an 84-day assignment starting May 1, 2025. The position requires weekday shifts with night call and weekend coverage. The PA will primarily serve as a First Assistant in cardiothoracic surgeries, including endoscopic vein harvesting.

Start Date: May 1, 2025

LOA: 84 days

Schedule:

•Monday-Friday: 7am-6pm, followed by night call 6pm-7am

•Weekend call: 7am-7am with rounding approximately 10am-4pm

Facility Location: Pennsylvania

Provider Needed: Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Type of Facility: Multi-specialty Clinic

Requirements:

•Board Certification as a Physician Assistant

•Active Pennsylvania state license

•Minimum 1 year of experience in cardiothoracic surgery

•DEA license

•ACLS, BLS, and CPR certifications

•Ability to perform endoscopic vein harvesting

Responsibilities:

•Serve as First Assistant in cardiothoracic surgeries

•Perform endoscopic vein harvesting

•Assist in various procedures including CABG, thoracic cases, AVR, TAVR, and aortic cases

•Handle weekday and weekend call duties

•Conduct patient rounds on weekends

Interested in working with us on this specialized cardiothoracic surgery PA assignment in Pennsylvania? Apply now to bring your surgical expertise to this 84-day placement with a mix of daytime shifts and on-call duties!

Benefits:

• Strong compensation

• Travel-related expenses covered

• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. 

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients. 

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!