Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Med Ninjas is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery for PRN locum coverage in Lexington, Kentucky. The selected PA must be proficient in first assisting with CABG, AVR, MVR, thoracotomy, and lung resection cases, as well as vein harvesting, chest-tube placement, telemetry, and ICU care. Assignment Snapshot Specialty Cardiothoracic Surgery Provider Type Physician Assistant Assignment Type Locum Tenens / PRN Location Lexington, Kentucky Setting Inpatient, Operating Room, Telemetry, and ICU Providers Needed 1 Primary Need Weekend and vacation coverage Weekday Schedule 7:00 AM 7:00 PM, with 7:00 PM 7:00 AM night call Weekend Schedule 7:00 AM 7:00 AM, 24-hour coverage Call Frequency 1 2 call days per week Weekend Call Approximately one weekend per month Surgical Volume Approximately 1 2 surgeries daily EMR Epic Board Status Board certification required License Kentucky preferred; candidates willing to obtain may be reviewed Credentialing Approximately days Temporary Privileges Not available Coverage Schedule The primary need is for weekend and vacation coverage. Weekday Coverage Day shift: 7:00 AM 7:00 PMNight call: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM Weekend Coverage 24-hour shifts Weekend coverage generally begins at 7:00 AM Friday and concludes at 7:00 AM Monday Weekend responsibilities include inpatient rounding, procedures, and surgical coverage Currently Listed Coverage Dates November, 2026 December, 2026 January 29, 2027 February, 2027 April 3 11, 2027 May, 2027 Additional dates to be determined Candidates should clearly identify which dates and coverage blocks they can commit to. Clinical Responsibilities First assist during CABG proceduresFirst assist during aortic valve replacement proceduresFirst assist during mitral valve replacement proceduresFirst assist during thoracotomy and lung resection procedures Perform surgical vein harvesting Perform chest-tube placement Provide postoperative cardiothoracic surgical care Complete inpatient rounding Support telemetry and ICU patient management Provide weekday night-call coverage Provide weekend inpatient, procedural, and surgical coverage Support cardiothoracic surgeons across the operating room and inpatient units Required Experience Candidates must be independently proficient in cardiothoracic surgical procedures, particularly: CABG first assistingAVR first assistingMVR first assisting Thoracotomy and lung resection first assisting Vein harvesting Chest-tube placement Cardiothoracic postoperative management Telemetry and ICU care Candidates unable to perform the required procedures will not be considered. Candidate Requirements Certified Physician Assistant Board certification required Cardiothoracic surgery experience required Kentucky license highly preferred Candidates willing to obtain a Kentucky license may be reviewedACLS requiredBLS required Active DEA required Clean malpractice history preferred Must provide confirmed availability Must be eligible for credentialing at the Lexington hospital Must be comfortable providing call, weekend, OR, ICU, and inpatient coverage Practice Environment Hospital-based cardiothoracic surgery service Operating room, telemetry, and ICU responsibilities Epic EMRApproximately 1 2 surgeries per dayPRN coverage supporting an established cardiothoracic surgery team Current need is related to a staffing vacancy and vacation coverage Credentialing Estimated credentialing timeframe: days Temporary privileges are not available The selected PA must complete credentialing at the assigned hospital before beginning coverage Because of the credentialing timeframe, candidates available for later 2026 and 2027 coverage blocks may be the most practical matches. Travel Considerations Local and drive-in candidates are preferred. Preferred lodging options identified by the client include: The Campbell House using the hospital s discounted rate Tru by Hilton University Medical Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District Any anticipated travel exception should be disclosed before presentation, along with the candidate s city of origin. Compensation Competitive compensation is available for: Regular clinical hours Night call24-hour call Callback hours Holiday coverage, when applicable Specific provider compensation and travel arrangements will be discussed directly with a Med Ninjas recruiter. Apply If you are a certified Physician Assistant with current cardiothoracic surgery experience and proficiency in CABG, AVR, MVR, thoracotomy, lung resection, vein harvesting, and chest-tube placement, apply with: Current CVKentucky license status Board-certification detailsACLS, BLS, and DEA status Confirmed coverage dates Preferred contact numberA Med Ninjas recruiter will contact qualified applicants to discuss compensation, travel, credentialing, and available coverage blocks.