Locum - Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic Springfield, OH

Job description

Location:
Springfield, OH

Springfield, Ohio offers a welcoming Midwestern community with a rich history and affordable cost of living, making it an excellent destination for healthcare professionals. Conveniently located between Columbus and Dayton, Springfield provides easy access to major metropolitan amenities while maintaining a close-knit community feel.

Facility:
This full-service hospital has proudly served its community for over 100 years, providing comprehensive medical services to residents of Clark County and surrounding areas. As the region's only full-service hospital, it offers a complete spectrum of care including 24/7 emergency services, maternity services, critical and intensive care, surgery, and pediatric care, all delivered by skilled physicians and highly trained health professionals.

Opportunity:
Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic

Job Details:

• Locum opportunity beginning 9/8/2026 through 9/18/2026 with potential for ongoing coverage at least 1-2 weeks per month through 2027
• Monday through Friday schedule, 8am to 5pm with floor call/beeper coverage from 3pm to 7am
• Saturday and Sunday 24-hour onsite support with floor call or OR call coverage
• Inpatient/hospital-based practice setting serving adult and geriatric patient populations
• Average of 20-26 hospital patients per day at a Level 2 Trauma Center
• Provide post-operative care for all types of cardiothoracic and vascular patients
• Perform emergency surgery on cardiothoracic and vascular patients
• Take consults and referrals from the ED, Cath Lab, and all hospital providers
• Perform vein harvesting and retrieval of vascular tissues for use as a bypass conduit during heart surgery
• Assist in surgery, write prescriptions, and coordinate care
• Perform rounding, interpret tests, and order tests as needed
• Complete EMR documentation using Epic
• Active Ohio license required - providers who need to obtain will not be accepted
• Board certification in Vascular Surgery required
• Active ACLS and Active DEA required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery services required
• Clean background with no malpractice or license issues required, no exceptions
• Estimated credentialing timeframe of 90-120 days; temporary privileges potentially available within one week with quick submission of required items and a clean file
• Travel reimbursements available including airfare, lodging, rental car, and mileage at IRS rate