Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Dothan, AL
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 181 Days
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery PA in Dothan, Alabama, 36301!
We are seeking a Cardiology Physician Assistant for a 181-day locum tenens assignment in Alabama, starting Jan 2, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call coverage with day shifts from 7am-7pm and overnight call from 5pm-7am. Experience in the OR with vein harvesting is required, and candidates must be skilled in endoscopic vein harvesting using the Terumo system. The assignment offers flexible scheduling and ongoing coverage potential.
Job Details
- Location: Alabama
- Start Date: Jan 2, 2026
- LOA: 181 days
- Provider Type Needed: Cardiology Physician Assistant
- Schedule: 7am-7pm day shift, 5pm-7am call period, 24-hour call coverage, flexible scheduling with APP team
Responsibilities and Duties- Provide 24-hour call coverage for cardiology cases
- Perform endoscopic vein harvesting using the Terumo system
- Participate in 3–5 patient encounters per shift
- Collaborate with the advanced practice provider team for flexible scheduling
- Deliver patient care in the operating room, including vein harvesting procedures
Additional Information- Must have a current Alabama license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- OR experience with vein harvesting required
- Ongoing coverage potential
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 Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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