Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Location: Kansas City, KS
Job Type: Locum
Company: Palm Careers
Category: Healthcare
Job Description Apply Now
The role of Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (PA-C) offers an exciting opportunity to work within leading heart surgery programs on a locum contract basis. This position involves comprehensive involvement in both cardiac and thoracic surgery, including operating room responsibilities, patient rounding, and cross-coverage across multiple hospital facilities. As a Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (PA-C), you will play a critical role in the perioperative and postoperative care of cardiothoracic surgical patients, providing advanced clinical support to surgeons and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
This full-time contract position requires current and valid physician assistant licensure for multiple states, as weekend coverage extends to different facilities across state lines. Working as a Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (PA-C) places you at the forefront of surgical innovation and patient care, including participation in operating room procedures four days per week, with additional responsibilities for weekday and weekend call coverage. This dynamic opportunity is ideal for experienced physician assistants who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative, and patient-centered environments. Facilities offer temporary and emergency privileges to allow for a streamlined onboarding process, ensuring you can quickly integrate into the team and begin making an immediate impact.
The contract for this Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (PA-C) position is set from the present through the end of 2025, with the potential for ongoing opportunities in both permanent and locum tenens roles. The hiring organization is dedicated to supporting their locum staff, providing premium pay, comprehensive benefits, and a welcoming, family-like work culture. As a valued member of the cardiac surgery team, you will benefit from attentive support, competitive compensation, and access to new opportunities as they become available. Working in this region provides a vibrant medical community and access to some of the nation’s top surgical programs, making it an excellent environment for professional growth.
If you are an experienced Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (PA-C) seeking a rewarding locum contract with premium compensation and the chance to make a genuine difference in patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply by clicking the application button.
Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (PA-C) - Summary- Locum contract role with leading heart surgery programs
- Full-time position involving both cardiac and thoracic surgery
- Operating room involvement four days per week
- Daytime and overnight call coverage, including weekend rounding at multiple facilities
- Temporary and emergency privileges provided for fast onboarding
- Contract term: Immediate start through 12/31/2025
- Assist cardiothoracic surgeons in the operating room for cardiac and thoracic procedures
- Conduct preoperative and postoperative patient rounds and assessments
- Provide advanced clinical support, including surgical assists, wound care, and discharge planning
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care
- Participate in call rotation (1:5) and provide coverage as scheduled during weekdays and weekends
- Document all patient interactions, procedures, and care plans accurately in medical records
- Adhere to all facility policies, protocols, and regulatory requirements
- Premium hourly pay with overtime at 1.5x rate over 40 hours
- On-call pay and compensation for additional shifts
- Paid housing and travel arrangements
- Virtual credit card for housing autonomy
- Top-rated paid malpractice insurance
- Personalized support and attention to individual needs
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification
- Active and unrestricted PA licensure in applicable states (must cover all assigned facilities)
- Demonstrated experience in cardiothoracic and/or cardiac surgery settings
- Ability to obtain temporary and emergency privileges as required
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work full-time, including scheduled call and weekend coverage
- Experienced Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (PA-C) with a strong OR background
- Comfortable with high-acuity cases and fast-paced environments
- Flexible and willing to provide cross-coverage at multiple facilities
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care
- Thrives in both collaborative team settings and independent roles
- Multiple permanent and locum tenens opportunities available with top cardiac surgery programs
- New assignments and locations become available regularly
- Supportive work culture that values each team member
- Immediate openings with flexible contract dates
- Apply today by clicking the application button to take the next step in your career as a Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (PA-C).