HPA Healthcare
Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - $172
HPA Healthcare, Greenville, South Carolina, us, 29610
HPA Healthcare is seeking a Physician Assistant Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a locum tenens job in Greenville, South Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
Discipline:
Physician Assistant
Start Date:
06/02/2026
Duration:
2 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift:
8 hours
Employment Type:
Locum Tenens
Position Overview A large acute care hospital in South Carolina is seeking an experienced
Physician Assistant – Cardiothoracic Surgery
for a locum tenens assignment. The provider will work primarily in the operating room with responsibilities spanning vein harvesting, first assist on open heart cases, ICU admissions, and pre/post-operative surgical care.
~$200K for assignment.
Assignment Highlights
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (8 hrs/day)
Call: ~5% weekdays, ~75% weekends (primarily ER call) —
included in daily rate
Practice Setting:
Inpatient (90%) + Outpatient (10%)
Patient Population:
Adults only
Daily Caseload:
~10 patients/day (5 admissions, 5 ICU, 4 surgeries)
Support:
4 cardiothoracic surgeons and 7 APPs
Beds:
720 total
EMR:
Epic
Pay Ranking:
This package ranks in the
top 10–15% of current market pay
for cardiothoracic surgery PA locum roles in South Carolina.
Skills & Experience Physician Assistant with at least 2 years of cardiothoracic surgery experience (required)
Must be able to:
Harvest vein
First assist surgeon on all open heart cases
Provide suturing and perioperative surgical care
Epic EMR experience (preferred)
ACLS and DEA (required)
Active South Carolina license (required; will consider candidates willing to license)
HPA Healthcare Job ID #3517. Posted job title: Cardiothoracic Surgery Locum Tenens Physician Assistant
About HPA Healthcare About HPA Healthcare
Proudly Joint Commission Certified, HPA Healthcare is a woman and minority owned company based in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina; we’re all about connecting talented clinicians with hospitals and clinics across the country. Our founders started the company because they saw how tough it can be when patients don’t have quick access to care. They truly believe that every patient deserves compassionate, timely care—and that belief is what drives us every day.
We’re here to help clinicians like you make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families, so that everyone gets the care they need, when they need it.
Our Mission
At HPA Healthcare, our mission is simple: do the right thing for patients—always. We are committed to improving patient outcomes by bridging healthcare access gaps with skilled, compassionate clinicians who excel in diverse populations and clinical settings. By fostering trust with patients, supporting families, and collaborating with care teams, we empower our clinicians to deliver the high‑quality, patient‑centered care that every individual deserves.
Benefits
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401k retirement plan
Life insurance
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Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
Discipline:
Physician Assistant
Start Date:
06/02/2026
Duration:
2 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift:
8 hours
Employment Type:
Locum Tenens
Position Overview A large acute care hospital in South Carolina is seeking an experienced
Physician Assistant – Cardiothoracic Surgery
for a locum tenens assignment. The provider will work primarily in the operating room with responsibilities spanning vein harvesting, first assist on open heart cases, ICU admissions, and pre/post-operative surgical care.
~$200K for assignment.
Assignment Highlights
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (8 hrs/day)
Call: ~5% weekdays, ~75% weekends (primarily ER call) —
included in daily rate
Practice Setting:
Inpatient (90%) + Outpatient (10%)
Patient Population:
Adults only
Daily Caseload:
~10 patients/day (5 admissions, 5 ICU, 4 surgeries)
Support:
4 cardiothoracic surgeons and 7 APPs
Beds:
720 total
EMR:
Epic
Pay Ranking:
This package ranks in the
top 10–15% of current market pay
for cardiothoracic surgery PA locum roles in South Carolina.
Skills & Experience Physician Assistant with at least 2 years of cardiothoracic surgery experience (required)
Must be able to:
Harvest vein
First assist surgeon on all open heart cases
Provide suturing and perioperative surgical care
Epic EMR experience (preferred)
ACLS and DEA (required)
Active South Carolina license (required; will consider candidates willing to license)
HPA Healthcare Job ID #3517. Posted job title: Cardiothoracic Surgery Locum Tenens Physician Assistant
About HPA Healthcare About HPA Healthcare
Proudly Joint Commission Certified, HPA Healthcare is a woman and minority owned company based in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina; we’re all about connecting talented clinicians with hospitals and clinics across the country. Our founders started the company because they saw how tough it can be when patients don’t have quick access to care. They truly believe that every patient deserves compassionate, timely care—and that belief is what drives us every day.
We’re here to help clinicians like you make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families, so that everyone gets the care they need, when they need it.
Our Mission
At HPA Healthcare, our mission is simple: do the right thing for patients—always. We are committed to improving patient outcomes by bridging healthcare access gaps with skilled, compassionate clinicians who excel in diverse populations and clinical settings. By fostering trust with patients, supporting families, and collaborating with care teams, we empower our clinicians to deliver the high‑quality, patient‑centered care that every individual deserves.
Benefits
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401k retirement plan
Life insurance
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