Physician Assistant​/Surgery - Cardiovascular​/Florida​/Locum Tenens​/Physician Assistant ? Heart​/Cardiac

Job Title: Physician Assistant ? Open Heart / Cardiac Surgery

Position Type: Part-Time (8:00AM
-4:30PM)

Shift: Varies

Location: Boca Raton, FL

Salary Range: $ ? $ (commensurate with experience)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Surgical Physician Assistant with Open Heart/Cardiac Surgery experience to join our specialized cardiovascular surgical team. This part-time role offers a varied schedule and requires a dynamic clinician who excels in high-acuity, team-based environments. The PA will collaborate directly with cardiac surgeons in both the operating room and clinical settings, ensuring continuity of care from preoperative assessments to postoperative recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive cardiac surgical history and physical examinations

• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic and laboratory tests

• Formulate and implement patient-centered care plans in collaboration with cardiac surgeons

• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, within the scope of privileges

• First-assist in open heart and cardiac surgical procedures

• Perform vein harvesting and other operative techniques as required

• Deliver care in the pre-, intra-, and post-operative settings

• Manage inpatient rounding, consults, wound care, and bedside procedures

• Run outpatient cardiac surgery clinics and assist with minor procedures

• Educate patients and families throughout the cardiac surgical continuum

• Participate in grand rounds, quality initiatives, and on-call coverage as needed (weekdays, nights, and weekends)

Qualifications:

• Master?s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Minimum 5 years of APP experience
  , including open heart/cardiac surgery and vein harvesting

• Current and valid PA license with ability to obtain medical staff privileges

• National PA Certification (NCCPA)

• DEA License required as per specialty

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required

• Compliant with state CEU/CME and licensure renewal requirements

• Strong clinical, procedural, and communication skills

• Demonstrates proper surgical and sterile techniques in the OR

Why Join Us:

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a high-performing cardiac surgery team. You?ll play a pivotal role in surgical outcomes and patient care while working with supportive staff in a collaborative and technologically advanced environment.

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