Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - $105-138 per hour

About the role

Locum tenens Physician Assistant position in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery in Urbana, Illinois. 13‑week assignment.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–4:00 pm with rotating weeknight and weekend call.

Responsibilities

• 1–3 surgical cases per day
• Manage 10–15 inpatients
• Provide perioperative patient care and inpatient rounding
• Perform surgical first assisting and endoscopic vein harvest (EVH)

Requirements

• Experience with CABG, AVR, MVR, and ECMO
• Proficiency in surgical first assisting and endoscopic vein harvest (EVH)
• Multiple years of operating room experience preferred

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits
• Competitive compensation
• Paid malpractice insurance
• 24/7 access to Weatherby Healthcare consultant and support team
• Covered transportation and housing expenses

Pay

Competitive compensation; rates are all‑inclusive combining hourly base pay with potential overtime, call, and holiday pay. Exact rate depends on critical need, experience, and qualifications.