Job Overview
Saint Joseph Health System is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant with Cardiothoracic Surgery experience to provide locum coverage alongside attending Cardiothoracic Surgeons. This opportunity is ideal for a PA experienced in first assisting and vein harvesting who enjoys a mix of inpatient care, surgical assistance, and call coverage.
The provider will participate in patient rounding, perioperative management, and surgical procedures while working in a collaborative cardiothoracic surgery team.
Coverage Dates
- September 14 October 12
- October 23 November 9
- November 20 December 7
Candidates able to cover most or all blocks are strongly preferred.
Schedule
Monday Friday
- 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Night Call: 4:00 PM 7:00 AM
Weekends
- 24-Hour Call
- Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 AM 7:00 AM
Call Requirements
- Night Call Required
- Weekend Call Required
- Call Back Coverage Required
Practice Details
- Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Setting: Hospital-Based
- EMR: EPIC
- Average Patient Volume:
- 10 Outpatient
- 5 8 Inpatient
- No New Graduates
Responsibilities
- First Assist in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (Maquet System)
- Hospital Rounds
- Pre-Operative Evaluations
- Post-Operative Care
- Order Tests and Interpret Results
- Prescription Management
- Chest Tube Removal
- Pacing Wire Removal
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Coordination
- Wound Care and Suture/Staple Removal
- Documentation in EPIC
- Emergency Response utilizing BLS/ACLS Protocols
Required Qualifications
Active Indiana PA License
NCCPA Certification
Experience with Maquet Vein Harvesting
Cardiothoracic Surgery Experience
COVID-19 Vaccine Documentation
Current Self-Query NPDB Report (within 30 days)
Ability to Cover Most or All Open Coverage Blocks
Preferred Qualifications
- Local Candidates within Driving Distance
- Prior Cardiothoracic Surgery Locums Experience
Compensation
Competitive rates will be considered.
The facility requests separate rates for:
- Orientation
- Regular Hourly Rate
- Holiday Hourly Rate
- Overtime
- Holiday Overtime
- Night Call
- Holiday Night Call
- 24-Hour Call
- Holiday 24-Hour Call
- Callback
- Holiday Callback
Facility Highlights
Saint Joseph Health System Saint Joseph Medical Group
- Mishawaka, Indiana
- Established Cardiothoracic Surgery Program
- Collaborative Surgical Team
- Multiple EMR Platforms (EPIC, Cerner, NextGen)
- Regional Referral Center
Recommended DocCafe Posting Description
Locum Tenens Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Indiana
Saint Joseph Health System is actively seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity in Mishawaka, Indiana.
This position offers the opportunity to work directly with Cardiothoracic Surgeons performing first-assist duties, inpatient rounding, perioperative management, and endoscopic vein harvesting using the Maquet system.
Highlights:
- Multiple coverage blocks available through December
- Hospital-based Cardiothoracic Surgery practice
- First Assist and Vein Harvesting responsibilities
- EPIC EMR
- Night and weekend call
- Competitive compensation
- Established surgical team
Requirements:
- Active Indiana License
- NCCPA Certification
- Maquet Vein Harvesting Experience
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Experience
- Current NPDB Self-Query Report
Apply today to learn more about this rewarding Cardiothoracic Surgery locum opportunity in Indiana.
