Locum Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Vascular

Location: Missouri

Employer: Barton Associates

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Vascular Surgery PA in Missouri

We are seeking a Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Physician Assistant for an 84-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri, starting Mar 2, 2026. This role features a 7 on 7 off schedule, 12-hour shifts from 0600-1830, with rotation flexibility and weekend solo coverage alongside attending support.

Job Details

- Location: Missouri
- Start Date: Mar 2, 2026
- LOA: 84 days
- Provider Type Needed: Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Physician Assistant
- Schedule: 7 on 7 off, 12-hour shifts (0600-1830), 1-2 call stretches per week

Responsibilities and Duties

- Provide support in the operating room and clinic (clinic is 4 hours daily, duties do not include seeing patients)
- Demonstrate proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) with a preferred harvest time under 60 minutes
- Perform radial artery harvests (preferred, not mandatory)
- Assist in ECMO cannulations
- Participate in cases including CABG, aortic dissection, and Impella placement/removal (no LVADs or transplants)
- Manage pre- and post-operative care in collaboration with attendings
- Manage ECMO patients
- Complete documentation as the responsible Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
- Serve as the solo provider on weekends with attending support available
- Utilize Epic EMR for documentation and workflow

Additional Information

- Strong EVH proficiency and robust case logs required
- Must be licensed as a Physician Assistant in Missouri
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC) is required
- Clinic connected to the hospital with 4-9 consults per day

Benefits

- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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About Barton Associates

The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry

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Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

Maximize Patient Access And Revenue

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Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive

- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach

- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process

- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided

- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support

- When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.

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