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Cardiothoracic PA Level 1 Trauma

Louisville, KY · On-site

$159 - $167/hr

This locum Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant opportunity offers a 12-hour shift schedule (6:30 AM-6:00 PM) at a Level 1 trauma center in Louisville, Kentucky, with an average daily census of ...

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Cardiothoracic PA Level 1 Trauma

Louisville, KY · On-site

$159 - $167/hr

This locum Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant opportunity offers a 12-hour shift schedule (6:30 AM-6:00 PM) at a Level 1 trauma center in Louisville, Kentucky, with an average daily census of ...

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Cardiothoracic PA Level 1 Trauma

ShareSTAFF

Louisville, KY • On-site

$159 - $167/hr

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Job Description
Job Description
Lead Vein Harvesting and OR Support in a Level 1 Trauma Cardiothoracic Program - Louisville, Kentucky
Pay: $159 – $167 per hour
Location: Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Schedule: 3 x 12’s (36 hours per week)
Start: September 1, 2026
Duration: 25 weeks, extensions likely
Job Type: Contract, Local and travel
Pay Frequency: Weekly

About the Role
ShareSTAFF is hiring Lead Vein Harvesting and OR Support in a Level 1 Trauma Cardiothoracic Programs for contract assignments at an Inpatient & Outpatient in Louisville, Kentucky. This locum Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant opportunity offers a 12-hour shift schedule (6:30 AM–6:00 PM) at a Level 1 trauma center in Louisville, Kentucky, with an average daily census of 40 patients on service. The role prioritizes OR support for 2 open cardiac cases per day — including coronaries, valve replacements, cardiac transplants, and VAD procedures — and requires proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting. This is a defined 25-week assignment (September 1, 2026–February 28, 2027) with a 6-month minimum commitment, occasional weekend rounding, and conditional call coverage when APRN staffing is short. Opportunity Highlights Locum Cardiothoracic Surgery PA, 25-week assignment (09/01/2026–02/28/2027) 6-month minimum commitment 6:30 AM–6:00 PM shift schedule Level 1 trauma center, average census of 40 Full travel covered: flights, rental car, lodging Louisville, Kentucky Cerner EMR

What We Offer
  • Weekly pay - every week, on time
  • Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel assignments
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Referral bonuses - earn extra when you refer a fellow healthcare professional
  • Dedicated recruiter support before, during, and after your assignment
  • Extension opportunities and access to new assignments nationwide
What You'll Do
  • Primary focus: OR support, ~2 open cardiac cases/day
  • Case types: coronaries, valve replacements, cardiac transplants, VADs
  • Endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) required
  • Occasional weekend inpatient rounding with an APRN
  • Conditional OR/floor call coverage if APRN staffing is short
What You Bring - Required
  • Active, unrestricted Kentucky PA license (must be active at time of application — this facility does not accept licensure-in-process candidates)
  • Board certified (NCCPA)
  • Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS
  • Active DEA registration
  • Clean background check (7-year lookback), valid driver's license, KASPER account certificate
  • Certified Physician Assistant with cardiothoracic/cardiac surgery experience
  • Proficient in endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH), preferably using the Hemapro system
  • Comfortable managing high-acuity caseload: transplants, VADs, valve replacements
  • Experience in a Level 1 trauma or high-volume academic surgical program
What You Bring - Preferred
  • Prior locum tenens experience
  • Experience with weekend inpatient rounding alongside APRN teams
  • Comfort with variable call coverage in a high-acuity CT surgery program
  • Familiarity with Cerner EMR
About ShareSTAFF
ShareSTAFF connects nursing and allied health professionals with travel and contract assignments at hospitals, state facilities, and healthcare organizations nationwide. With more than a decade of experience and lasting relationships with healthcare facilities across the country, we specialize in matching skilled clinicians with assignments where they can make a real impact on patient care. Our healthcare division supports nurses and behavioral health professionals across psychiatric, medical-surgical, critical care, and allied health specialties.

How to Apply
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ShareSTAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. ShareSTAFF participates in E-Verify; employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. #hcco1 #zr

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