⚕️ Cardiac Surgery PA Locums | Weekend Coverage | Cath Lab–ICU | Lebanon, PA | Top Pay | AG

Location: Lebanon, PA (Acute Care Hospital) Start Date: May 10, 2026 Duration: Ongoing Positions Available: 3 Position Overview Seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) for a Cardiothoracic Surgery weekend call coverage role . This high-acuity position supports urgent cardiac surgical cases, ICU transitions, and post-operative care within a busy hospital environment. This role is ideal for a PA comfortable working independently during 24-hour weekend call blocks with strong surgical exposure and high-impact clinical responsibilities.

Schedule Weekend Coverage: Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 7:00 AM Call Type: 24-hour in-house/remote call coverage Frequency: 3 weekends per month Average Workload: ~4 hours/day callback including rounding Shift Structure: Weekend-based intensive coverage Clinical Responsibilities Provide cardiothoracic surgical support for adult patients (18+) Assist with urgent surgical cases originating from cath lab or ICU Perform vein harvesting and surgical first-assist duties Support ICU-to-discharge patient transitions Conduct post-op rounding and inpatient management Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons and APP team Practice Details Setting: Acute care hospital EMR: Epic Hospital Size: 163-bed facility Support: APP-supported surgical team Case Flow: Urgent cardiac surgery with ICU recovery pathway Surgeon Backup: Available after consult Requirements Minimum 3 years cardiothoracic or surgical experience required Active Pennsylvania PA license (required) DEA required Acute care certification not required Strong comfort with high-acuity inpatient surgical environments Additional Information Credentialing timeframe: ~90 days (temporary privileges available for clean files) Structured weekend-based schedule with predictable rotation High-acuity cardiac surgical exposure Why This Opportunity?

Premium weekend pay with strong earning potential Hands-on cardiothoracic surgical experience High-acuity ICU + OR workflow Predictable weekend-only schedule Collaborative surgical team with physician oversight