Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiothoracic Surgery in Langhorne, PA

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery PA in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, 19047!

About The Position

Find your next locum job with Wellhart! Our client is looking for a cardiothoracic surgeon to begin coverage in Pennsylvania. This opportunity begins on June 2, 2025, and spans 30 days with potential for extension. The position involves working 7 AM to 5 PM shifts plus on-call hours, with a requirement to work weekends at least once per month. The ideal candidate must be proficient in endoscopic vein harvesting and radial harvest, as well as a wide range of cardiothoracic surgery duties. 

Job Details: 

Location: Pennsylvania

Facility Type: Multi-specialty Clinic 

Start Date: June 2, 2025 

LOA: 30 days 

Provider Type Needed: Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Schedule: 7 AM - 5 PM plus on-call hours, weekends at least once per month

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Perform pre-operative physical examinations 

• Conduct suture removal and wound care 

• Diagnose and treat illnesses related to cardiothoracic conditions 

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests

• Assist in cardiothoracic surgeries 

• Write prescriptions and manage medications 

• Coordinate patient care with the healthcare team 

• Perform patient rounding 

• Insert chest tubes as needed

• Conduct endoscopic vein harvesting and radial harvest

• Perform endoscopic retrieval procedures

• Manage on-call responsibilities and respond to emergencies

Additional Information: 

• Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license required for this position

• Proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting and radial harvest is essential 

• Must be comfortable with occasional weekday on-call coverage 

• Opportunity for assignment extension may be available

Apply now to learn more!

Benefits:

• Strong compensation

• Travel-related expenses covered 

• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided 

• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs? 

Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.

Wellhart 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.

Join the Wellhart team!