Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery APP Needed

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.

Job Description

• Start March 2026
• Coverage Type: 4-Day Weekend Call (Friday to Monday)
• Commitment: Minimum 3 months (6 months preferred)
• Schedule: 7:00 AM to 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

Benefits

• 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