Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery PA - Reading, PACoverage Need
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Full-time with variable weekly and weekend call
Duration: Ongoing Position Details
Provider Type: Physician Assistant
Practice Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours + Call
EMR: Cerner
Call Ratio: 1:2
Call Type: Beeper
Call Response Time: 30 minutes
Call Back %: 25%
Patients Per Shift: 5
Rounding: Assigned Patients
Trauma Level: Not Applicable
Temporary Privileges: No
Stroke Certified: Yes
Nearest Airport: Harrisburg International Submissions Requirements
Active PA license
Board eligible (Board certification not required)
Clean history
BLS Skill Requirements
Endoscopic vein harvesting (including radial)
Open vessel harvesting
CABG EVH, TAVR, TACR, ECMO
Vascular surgery
Wound care, suturing, tissue handling, wound vac use
Patient positioning, exposure, surgical assisting
Venipuncture, venous cutdowns, central lines
Chest tubes, thoracentesis, intubation
ECG interpretation, cardiac resuscitation
Pre- and post-operative patient management Why This Role?
High-acuity cardiovascular surgical setting
Work independently in CVOR and vascular procedures
Part of a dedicated surgical care team
Long-term locums opportunity with consistent call rotation Why Work with LoCare Locums?Personalized Service - Individual attention and tailored opportunitiesMore in Your Pocket - Lean model, low overhead = higher payReal Access - No unnecessary layers; smaller team with direct access to leadershipYes - Malpractice insurance is included & travel will be reimbursed