Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Salem, VA
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Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Salem, VA
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Offices of PhysiciansGeneral Medical and Surgical HospitalsFreestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency CentersAbout the role
Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Salem, VA
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 12/14/2026 About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery PA in Salem, Virginia, 24153!Our client in Virginia is seeking a dedicated Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 14-day assignment. This role involves a 7a-7a schedule and primarily focuses on inpatient rounds, clinic patient management, and acting as first assist in surgical procedures, including EVH.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Covering CT call after hours, with a low percentage of after-hours calls
- Rounding on inpatients, either before, after, or with the surgeon
- Managing clinic patients, with clinic currently scheduled for one day a week and occasional patient evaluations on other days
- Functioning as first assist with EVH and assisting with other surgical procedures as needed
- Documenting care
Additional Information
Required Board Certifications: Cardiac Surgery Certification - Adult (CSC), Cardiology
Other Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS)
EMR: eClinicalWorksType of Cases: Cardiovascular Surgery
Setting:
Clinic and CallCall Schedule: Out of house call, with a low percentage of after-hours calls
Patients per Day: Approximately 25LOA: 14 Days
Staffing Mix: Nursing Staff, APP support
Benefits:
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
About Wellhart, LLCWellhart 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.
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