JOB OVERVIEW
- Profession: Physician Assistant
- Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Job Type: Locum-to-Perm
- Location: Portsmouth, Virginia
- Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period: Aug 26, 2026 – Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7a – 3p
- Call Schedule:
- Night: 3p – 7a;
- Weekends: 7a – 7a (24-hour call)
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
- Aug 26, 2026 (7a) – Sep 01, 2026 (7a)
- Sep 14, 2026 (7a) – Sep 21, 2026 (7a)
- Nov 16, 2026 (7a) – Nov 30, 2026 (7a)
- Patient Demographics: 100% Adult
- Average Daily Volume: 5-10 patients seen on rounds
- Rounding: Yes, including weekends
- EMR System: Epic
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: 90-120 days
- Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE)
- Licenses: Active Virginia license
- DEA: Active DEA
- Experience: Required (Training/Experience)
- Provide inpatient care, including daily rounds on 5-10 adult Cardiothoracic surgery patients
- Cover night call Monday through Friday (3p-7a) and 24-hour weekend call (7a-7a)
- Support outpatient clinic duties (25% of role) as a Physician Assistant
- Assist in operating room for cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures
- Collaborate with attending surgeons and the multidisciplinary care team
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