Locum Physician Assistant (PA) – Surgery – Cardiothoracic in Lansing, MI

Job Description

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Physician Assistant | Surgery – Cardiothoracic
Location: Lansing, MI
Employer: Lancesoft Inc
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days – 4 days x 10 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Lancesoft Inc to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery PA in Lansing, Michigan, 48901!

A Level I Trauma Center in Lansing, Michigan is seeking an experienced Locum Physician Assistant to support its Cardiovascular Surgery team. This position focuses on inpatient rounding and patient management for both cardiac and vascular surgery services. The role does not include operating room responsibilities and is ideal for an APP experienced in high-acuity inpatient cardiovascular care.

The assignment is available starting February and was created to support coverage following a recent APP resignation.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform daily inpatient rounding for cardiovascular surgery patients
• Manage post-operative cardiac and vascular surgery patients
• Coordinate patient discharges and follow-up care
• Support CVICU, step-down, and floor patients
• Manage weekend patient lists independently when scheduled
• Respond to on-call responsibilities as first call from home
• Document patient care accurately in the EMR
• Collaborate with surgeons, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams

Working Hours

• 4-day workweek with 10-hour day shifts
• On-call rotation: 1 in 4 weeks (first call from home)
• One weekend per month required
• Weekend patient volume may be higher

Skills

• Inpatient cardiovascular patient management
• Post-operative cardiac and vascular care
• CVICU and step-down unit experience
• Discharge planning and coordination
• EMR documentation (Epic experience preferred)
• Independent clinical decision-making
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

About Lancesoft Inc

Lancesoft Inc is a trusted healthcare staffing agency specializing in both locum tenens and permanent placements. We are dedicated to connecting medical professionals with rewarding opportunities across the United States. Whether you’re seeking flexible locum assignments or a long-term career move, our team is here to help you find the perfect fit. 

At Lancesoft, we take pride in supporting providers as they pursue their ideal roles—so they can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.

Requirements

• Board Certified Physician Assistant
• Active Michigan medical license preferred
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Prior cardiovascular surgery or inpatient surgical experience required
• Clean malpractice and license history strongly preferred
• NPDB Self-Query required (within the last 30 days)

Benefits

✈️ Full travel & Lodging assistance and comprehensive benefits
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