HPA Healthcare
Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - $120
HPA Healthcare, Greenville, North Carolina, United States, 27834
HPA Healthcare is seeking a Physician Assistant Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a locum tenens job in Greenville, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
Discipline:
Physician Assistant
Start Date:
ASAP
Duration:
2 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift:
8 hours
Employment Type:
Locum Tenens
Position Overview Our Partner,
located in
North Carolina , is seeking experienced
Physician Assistants and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
to provide
locum coverage
in the
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) .
Providers will join a nationally recognized cardiac program and an established academic team caring for post-surgical cardiac and vascular patients in a
16-bed, state-of-the‑art CVICU .
This assignment offers
Top 10% pay based on verified 2025 national locum APP ICU market data . Providers completing the full six-month contract can expect total gross earnings of approximately
$140,000 .
Assignment Highlights
Dates:
January 2026 – July 2026
Schedule:
12-hour shifts, rotating days, nights, and weekends
Day Shift:
6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Night Shift:
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Total:
84 hours every 2 weeks (7 shifts per pay period; mix of 3 and 4 shifts alternating weeks)
Setting:
16-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Call:
None required
Orientation:
16 hours (non-billable)
Charting:
Epic EMR
Job Responsibilities Manage critically ill post–cardiac and vascular surgical patients.
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging.
Prescribe medications within scope of practice (DEA required).
Perform advanced ICU procedures, including:
Arterial and central venous line placement
Dialysis catheter insertion
Chest tube placement and removal
Thoracentesis
Bronchoscopy
Feeding tube placement
Intra‑aortic balloon pump removal
Transvenous pacer/Swan‑Ganz catheter placement
Pacing wire removal
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds with attending intensivists and fellows.
Skills & Experience Education:
PA-C or ACNP required
Experience:
Minimum 2 years in ICU (CVICU preferred)
Certifications:
BLS and ACLS required
Licensure:
Active North Carolina license (or eligibility)
DEA:
Required
Charting:
Epic experience preferred
Other:
Must demonstrate procedural competency and ability to manage high‑acuity cardiac patients
Credentialing & Onboarding HPA Healthcare Job ID #3182. Posted job title: Cardiovascular ICU 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:
ASAP
Duration:
2 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift:
8 hours
Employment Type:
Locum Tenens
Position Overview Our Partner,
located in
North Carolina , is seeking experienced
Physician Assistants and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
to provide
locum coverage
in the
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) .
Providers will join a nationally recognized cardiac program and an established academic team caring for post-surgical cardiac and vascular patients in a
16-bed, state-of-the‑art CVICU .
This assignment offers
Top 10% pay based on verified 2025 national locum APP ICU market data . Providers completing the full six-month contract can expect total gross earnings of approximately
$140,000 .
Assignment Highlights
Dates:
January 2026 – July 2026
Schedule:
12-hour shifts, rotating days, nights, and weekends
Day Shift:
6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Night Shift:
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Total:
84 hours every 2 weeks (7 shifts per pay period; mix of 3 and 4 shifts alternating weeks)
Setting:
16-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Call:
None required
Orientation:
16 hours (non-billable)
Charting:
Epic EMR
Job Responsibilities Manage critically ill post–cardiac and vascular surgical patients.
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging.
Prescribe medications within scope of practice (DEA required).
Perform advanced ICU procedures, including:
Arterial and central venous line placement
Dialysis catheter insertion
Chest tube placement and removal
Thoracentesis
Bronchoscopy
Feeding tube placement
Intra‑aortic balloon pump removal
Transvenous pacer/Swan‑Ganz catheter placement
Pacing wire removal
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds with attending intensivists and fellows.
Skills & Experience Education:
PA-C or ACNP required
Experience:
Minimum 2 years in ICU (CVICU preferred)
Certifications:
BLS and ACLS required
Licensure:
Active North Carolina license (or eligibility)
DEA:
Required
Charting:
Epic experience preferred
Other:
Must demonstrate procedural competency and ability to manage high‑acuity cardiac patients
Credentialing & Onboarding HPA Healthcare Job ID #3182. Posted job title: Cardiovascular ICU 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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