Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-( header-height)' dir='auto' data-turn-id='1b259929-a42b-45a0-ba9c-e08599f82104' data-testid='conversation-turn-7' data-scroll-anchor='false' data-turn='user' tabindex='-1'> :pointer-events-auto scroll-mt- calc(var( header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh ' dir='auto' data-turn-id='c-1d97-470a-94ce-6d8c1eafca0e' data-testid='conversation-turn-8' data-scroll-anchor='true' data-turn='assistant' tabindex='-1'> Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery APP Needed 4-Day Weekend Call Coverage WPA Medicine Staffing is seeking a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery APP for weekend call coverage beginning January 2026. This opportunity supports primarily inpatient cardiothoracic and vascular surgery services and offers recurring 4-day weekend coverage with rounding and call responsibilities. Assignment Highlights Start March 2026 Coverage Type: 4-Day Weekend Call (Friday Monday) Commitment: Minimum 3 months (6 months preferred) Schedule: 7:00 AM 7:00 AM weekend call; rounding followed by call/emergent coverage Setting: Primarily Inpatient Onsite Requirement: Onsite for rounding; pager call thereafter with requirement to remain within minutes of the hospital Credentialing Timeframe: 60+ days This role supports cardiothoracic and vascular surgery services with a focus on inpatient care. Responsibilities include weekend rounding, CVSICU post-operative patient management and resuscitation, responding to nursing and patient calls, inpatient consults, stat changes in clinical status, and participation in emergent OR cases. The APP must be EVH-capable and experienced with chest tube placement. Case volume includes approximately open heart procedures and TAVRs annually. The APP will work alongside cardiac and thoracic/vascular surgeons, fellow APCs, and nursing staff, using EPIC EMR and the Maquet Hemopro 2 vein harvest system. Patient encounters average per shift, with occasional ancillary support to vascular surgery services as needed. Requirements Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with cardiothoracic surgery experience. EVH-capable with experience in open and endoscopic vein harvest; open radial artery harvest preferred but not required. ACLS and BLS required. Open to active license candidates and those in the standard licensure process. Influenza vaccination may be declined with mask compliance per health system policy. Why WPA Medicine Staffing Physician-owned and clinician-led built by providers who understand the realities of clinical practice. Clear expectations and transparent coverage models. Efficient credentialing and onboarding support. Dedicated recruiter partnership throughout the assignment. Focused on long-term, stable placements not transactional coverage. We prioritize clinical fit, communication, and continuity of care. Interested? For details, scheduling, or next steps, contact: Cheryl Weisenberg Senior Clinical Recruiter by Jobble

Created: 2026-03-04