Locums – APP – Physician Assistant – Cardiothoracic Surgery, South Carolina

Job description

Start Date
March 2, 2026

Contract Type
Scheduled Clinical Hours + Call

Schedule / Shifts

Shift Times: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (8-hour guarantee; OT after 8 hrs/day)

Monthly Coverage Need: At least 3 weeks per month for continuity

Call Requirements:

Weekdays: ~5%

Weekends: ~75% (primarily ER call)

Practice Setting

Setting: Outpatient & Inpatient / Acute Care

Workload:

~10 patients/day

5 admissions

5 ICU patients

4 surgeries

Patient Population: Adults only

On-Site Staff: 4 physicians, 7 mid-levels

EMR: Epic

Duties & Responsibilities

First assist on all open-heart surgeries

Vein harvesting

Suturing

Pre- and post-operative management

ICU patient management

Daily rounding and documentation

Requirements

Board Certification: Required

State License: Active South Carolina PA license (required)

Certifications: As required by facility

Experience: Minimum 2 years cardiothoracic surgery experience

Skills Required:

Proficient in vein harvesting

Confident first assist on open-heart cases

Strong critical care and surgical management skills