WhiteCoat Locums is looking for PA / Surgery - Cardiothoracic / Kentucky / Locum tenens / Lucrative Cardiothoracic Surgery Locums in Lexington, KY. This local job opportunity with ID 3896699773 is live since 2026-10-17 20:16:33. "Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician AssistantAssignment DetailsLocation: Lexington, KentuckyProvider Type: Physician AssistantSpecialty: Cardiothoracic SurgeryPractice Setting: Inpatient / Operating RoomCoverage Type: Scheduled Day Coverage + Night and Weekend CallFTE: PRNEMR: EpicCompensation:Tier 124 Hour Call: $1480 per 24 hoursNight Call: $815/nightHourly/Callback: $200/hrTier 224 Hour Call: $1630 per 24 hoursNight Call: $960/nightHourly/Callback: $210/hrScheduleWeekday Day Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-7:00 PMWeeknight Call: 7:00 PM-7:00 AMWeekend Coverage: 7:00 AM-7:00 AM, 24-Hour ShiftsCall Requirement: Approximately 1-2 Call Days Per WeekWeekend Call: Approximately 1 Weekend Per MonthCurrent Coverage DatesNovember 26-30, 2026December 18-28, 2026January 29, 2027February 11-15, 2027April 3-11, 2027May 11-28, 2027Ongoing Dates To Be DeterminedPatient Population / VolumeInpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery PatientsCurrent Surgical Volume: Approximately 1-2 Surgeries Per DayClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant CoverageFirst Assist in Cardiothoracic Surgical ProceduresProvide Operating Room Support for Cardiothoracic SurgeonsProvide Telemetry and ICU Patient CarePerform Inpatient RoundsProvide Weekend Procedural and Surgical CoveragePerform Vein HarvestingPerform Chest Tube PlacementRequired Procedures / SkillsFirst Assist in CABG ProceduresFirst Assist in Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR)First Assist in Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR)First Assist in Thoracotomy / Lung Resection ProceduresVein HarvestingChest Tube PlacementCardiothoracic Surgical First Assist SkillsClinical Environment / SupportInpatient and Operating Room SettingProvides Support to Cardiothoracic SurgeonsEpic EMRRequirementsBoard Certification - RequiredKentucky License - Highly PreferredCandidates Willing to Obtain a Kentucky License May Be ConsideredACLS - RequiredBLS - RequiredDEA Registration - RequiredProficiency With Required Cardiothoracic Surgical Procedures - RequiredClean Malpractice History - PreferredSubmission RequirementsProvider Availability Must Be Stated at Time of Name ClearanceMust Be Able to Perform the Required Cardiothoracic ProceduresMust Be Able to Complete Required Hospital CredentialingCredentialingCredentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90-110 Days" read more