️ 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.
Position Overview: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!