Locum Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Vascular Location: Pennsylvania Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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

We are seeking a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a full-time locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Jan 26, 2026. This 120-day opportunity offers 36-40 hours per week plus weekend call, with regular in-house shifts and home-based call coverage. The assignment covers both operating room and ICU floor responsibilities, making it ideal for experienced professionals seeking a dynamic locum role in a high-acuity surgical environment.

Job Details

• Location: Pennsylvania
• Start Date: Jan 26, 2026
• LOA: 120 days
• Provider Type Needed: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
• Schedule: Three 12-hour in-house shifts (6am-6pm) per week, Monday through Friday; call coverage every ~5 weekends (Friday 6pm through Monday 6:30am), all calls from home; some ICU floor time required

Responsibilities and Duties

• First assist in operating room, including use of Marquet equipment and EVH
• Provide care primarily in the operating room, with some ICU floor responsibilities
• Respond to home-based call (nights and weekends) as scheduled
• Deliver comprehensive perioperative care for cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Additional Information

• Must hold an active Pennsylvania PA license (not accepting NLC)
• Board certification or eligibility in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required
• Not a PRN position; full-time commitment required

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

• 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

• 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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