Physician Assistant - Surgery Cardiothoracic

JOB OVERVIEW Profession: Physician Assistant Specialty: Surgery Cardiothoracic Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Flagstaff, AZ Service Setting: Hospital Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: Aug 10, 2026 – Nov 09, 2026 Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a-3p (8-hour days) with beeper call 3p-7a On-Call Shift Schedule: 3p-7a beeper call on weeknights Call Type: Beeper PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults, Geriatrics Patient Volume/Census: 10-15 patients per day (CVICU/step down) + 1-2 surgeries Case Mix: Cardiothoracic Surgery FACILITY INFORMATION No.

of Beds in Department: 199 beds (hospital-wide) EMR System: Cerner PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Credentialing Timeline: 30 days REQUIRED PROCEDURES Temporary pacemaker removal Chest tube removal IABP removal Aline placement Cardiothoracic surgery EVH (Endoscopic Vein Harvesting) JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Arizona license Board: PA (Physician Assistant) board certification required DEA: DEA required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Experience: Minimum 3 years in cardiothoracic surgery with EVH DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide cardiothoracic surgical care to adult/geriatric patients Manage CVICU and step-down patients (10-15 per day) Perform surgeries (1-2 per day) including endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) Take beeper call from 3p-7a on weeknights during assignment Perform required procedures such as temporary pacemaker removal, chest tube removal, IABP removal, and arterial line placement