Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant
Locums - Lincoln, Nebraska NP/PA Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity (IMLC Accepted)
Clinical Role
Join an established Cardiothoracic Surgery team in Lincoln, Nebraska, providing operating room first assist support and overnight call coverage. This locums opportunity is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant with strong OR skills, including vein harvesting experience, to support the surgical team during a provider leave.
Assignment Details
Coverage Dates:
July Assignment:
July 20, 2026 - July 26, 2026
Coverage: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
August Assignment:
August 7, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Coverage: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
August Assignment:
August 12, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Coverage: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Schedule:
24-hour call coverage
7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Night call responsibilities include phone consultations and emergent operating room cases
Position Highlights
Hospital-based cardiothoracic surgery practice
Experienced CT surgery PA-C preferred
OR first assist responsibilities
Vein harvesting required
Emergency OR call coverage
Epic EMR system
Local providers preferred but not required
IMLC candidates accepted
Clinical Details & Responsibilities
Practice Setting:
Hospital
Cardiothoracic Surgery Department
Clinical Responsibilities:
First assisting in cardiothoracic surgery cases
Operating room support
Vein harvesting procedures
Night call coverage
Responding to patient management calls
Assisting with emergent cardiothoracic surgery cases
Collaboration with cardiothoracic surgeons and surgical team
Required Procedures:
Cardiothoracic surgery cases
Vein harvesting
Surgical first assist responsibilities
Support & Technology
Support Staff:
Cardiothoracic surgical team
Hospital-based clinical staff
Collaborative surgical environment
EMR System:
Epic
Reason for Coverage:
Provider leave coverage
Requirements
Board Certification - Required
Cardiothoracic Surgery experience - Required
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner qualified for CT surgery coverage - Required
Active Nebraska License - Required
OR
Active Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) Letter of Qualification (LOQ) at time of submission - Required
Vein harvesting experience - Required
OR first assist experience in cardiothoracic surgery - Required
Clean malpractice history - Highly Preferred
Epic EMR experience - Highly Preferred
Local provider - Preferred but not required
Organization & Team
Established cardiothoracic surgery program
Collaborative surgical team
Hospital-based practice environment
Experienced CT surgery department
Short-term locums coverage opportunity
About Lincoln, Nebraska
Location & Access: Lincoln is Nebraska's capital city and offers convenient access to Omaha and surrounding Midwest communities.
Lifestyle & Community: Lincoln provides a welcoming community with excellent schools, affordable living, and a strong local economy.
Outdoor Recreation: Residents enjoy extensive parks, trails, golf courses, lakes, biking paths, and outdoor activities throughout the year.
Attractions: Lincoln features museums, performing arts venues, college athletics, historic landmarks, restaurants, and cultural events.
Quality of Life: Lincoln offers an excellent quality of life with a low cost of living, strong healthcare resources, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
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