ATC West Healthcare Services is urgently seeking 1 2 experienced Physician Assistants (PAs) to provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgery coverage. This role involves both operative and inpatient responsibilities, including first assist in cardiac surgery, rounding, and call coverage. The ideal candidate will be fully licensed in New Jersey and immediately available to begin work. Dates / Schedule Start Date: ASAPWeekday Schedule: Monday Friday, 8 10-hour in-house shiftsNight Call: 6:00 PM 6:00 AMWeekend Call: Friday 6:00 PM Monday 6:00 AM (includes rounding 7:00 AM 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday)Credentialing Timeframe: 60 days Job Details / Responsibilities Practice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-basedPatients per Day: Operate on 2/day; round on 5 12/day (ICU and floor); includes consultsTrauma Designation: NoneEMR: CernerDuties Include:First assist in cardiac surgeryEndoscopic vein harvesting and vascular tissue retrieval for bypassChest tube insertions and suture removalRounding and coordination of patient careDiagnosing and treating illnessesOrdering and interpreting testsWriting prescriptions Required Skills and Qualifications Certification: NCCPA (PA-C) RequiredLicensure: Active New Jersey PA license Required (no exceptions)Controlled Substance Registration (CSR): RequiredExperience: Minimum 2 3 years in cardiothoracic surgery, including proficiency in:Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)First assist in cardiac surgeryCertifications: BLS and ACLS RequiredEMR Experience: Cerner Preferred