Local Contract Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery - $120-145 per hour

About the role

Medlivo is seeking a Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a local contract position at Saint Vincent Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania. The assignment is 13 weeks in duration, full-time at 40 hours per week with 8‑hour day shifts (flexible start times). Employment type is local contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support within Cardiothoracic Surgery / Cardiovascular Institute.
• Assist with Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH).
• Perform surgical closure.
• Support vascular surgery cases.
• Provide perioperative patient care and assist with surgical procedures as needed.

Requirements

• Board‑Certified Physician Assistant (PA‑C).
• Active Pennsylvania PA license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Active DEA registration.

Pay

Hourly rate: $120–$145 per hour.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:00/7:30 AM start – 4:30 PM end. 40 hours per week, 10–14 shifts per month. Part‑time considered with a minimum of 2 weeks per month.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Health Care FSA
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Holiday pay
• Medical benefits