Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Vascular in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA, 19122, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Physician Assistant
- Vascular Surgery PA
- Locum Tenens
This locum tenens position seeks a board-certified Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania for a 68-day assignment involving primarily operating room surgical assistance and ICU patient care. The role requires coverage of three 12-hour shifts per week plus on-call duties during nights and weekends. Barton Associates provides comprehensive support including malpractice insurance, travel expenses, and credentialing assistance for healthcare staffing needs.
Physician Assistant | Surgery - Vascular
Location: Pennsylvania
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Vascular Surgery PA in Pennsylvania!
We are seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 68-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This opportunity begins on Mar 16, 2026, and offers a blend of mostly OR work with some ICU floor responsibilities. The schedule features three 12-hour shifts per week, with additional call requirements on nights and weekends.
Job Details
- Location: Pennsylvania
- Start Date: Mar 16, 2026
- LOA: 68 days
- Provider Type Needed: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
- Schedule: Regular shifts are 6am-6pm three days per week; call is 6pm-6:30am with weekend call from Friday 6pm through Monday 6:30am (call is from home, not in-house); not a PRN position
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide surgical assistance in the operating room, primarily supporting cardiovascular and thoracic cases
- Deliver patient care in the ICU, including assessments and management as needed
- Participate in call coverage for nights and weekends as scheduled
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team in a Trauma setting
- Ensure compliance with all facility protocols and standards
- Utilize clinical judgment to deliver high-quality care to adult patients
Additional Information
- Must hold current Physician Assistant licensure in Pennsylvania
- Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required
- Candidates must be either board certified or board eligible
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
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