# Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant at WhiteCoat…

> Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant at WhiteCoat Locums in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States. Salary: USD 150 - 150. Category: Healthcare Jobs.…

Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

# Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

WhiteCoat Locums

## Job Description

Facility in Altoona, PA seeking Cardiac Surgery APP locums coverage

Rates: $150/hr

Opportunity Highlights

- Schedule: Primarily Monday Friday, 7:30 AM 4:00 PM.

- Call Potential: Possible need for weeknight and 24-hour weekend call (reserved for OR emergencies). Please indicate call availability in your presentation.

- Team Environment: Work alongside an experienced Cardiac Surgeon in a collaborative, hospital-based clinic setting.

- EMR: Epic Bridges.

- Privileging: Full privileges available with an estimated 60-day timeframe.

Clinical Responsibilities

- Inpatient Care: Early morning ICU rounding on post-operative patients, followed by hospital floor consults and charting.

- Operating Room: Serving as OR 1st Assistant for a variety of cardiac cases. Vein harvesting experience is highly preferred.

- Outpatient Clinic: Mid-day clinic (typically 11:00 AM 3:00 PM) focusing on wound checks, suture/staple removal, wound vac placement, and pre/post-op evaluations.

- Tele-medicine: Coordinating video visits with the Pittsburgh Thoracic team to assess patients for local management versus transfer for surgical intervention.

Typical Case Mix:

- CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)

- AVR, MVR, TVR (Valve Replacements/Repairs)

- Convergence procedures and Myxoma removal

- Pericardial windows

Provider Requirements

- Credential: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).

- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of specialized experience in Cardiac Surgery. Must have proficiency in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

- Board Status: Board Certified (Required).

- Licensure: Active Pennsylvania State License (Required). IMLC is considered.

- Certifications: Active ACLS and BLS (Required).

- Technical Skills: Proficiency in vein harvesting and surgical first-assisting is a significant advantage.

About WhiteCoat Locums:

- Physician owned and led agency

- Highest-Pay rates on the market

- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail

- 100% transparency

Posted September 29, 2026

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