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Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for locum tenens coverage in Lexington, Kentucky (KY)

Sumo Staffing

Last Updated: 4/23/26

Job Description

Sumo Medical Staffing is recruiting an experienced Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for locum tenens coverage in Lexington, Kentucky (KY). Starting as soon as credentialed, the role offers ongoing work with a competitive market rate and benefits.


Details:

• Inpatient and Operating Room Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery coverage

• First assist required for coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic valve replacement, mitral valve replacement, and thoracotomy with lung resection

• Responsibilities include vein harvesting, chest tube placement, intensive care unit and telemetry management, and inpatient rounding

• Call coverage one to two days per week and one weekend per month

• Weekend call schedule Friday 7:00 AM – Monday 7:00 AM

• PRN coverage with ongoing vacation and provider gap support

• Coverage dates include May 31 – June 13 and July 20 – July 26; critical coverage June 6 – June 8

• Support role for surgeons within an established surgical program


EMR:

Epic


Requirements:

• Active Kentucky license

• Ability to perform required Cardiovascular and Thoracic procedures independently

• Clean malpractice history required


Benefits:

• Competitive Market Rate (rate based on availability, experience and certifications)

• Housing and transportation needs covered.

• Malpractice insurance provided

• Our specialist recruitment team will support you every step of the way through application to credentialing to starting in your new role.

• Rewarding referral program– earn extra income by recommending other healthcare professionals to Sumo Medical Staffing.


What are the next steps?

If you are a trained Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant, we would love to hear from you – please click apply now and we will be in touch. If you would like more information on the role or want to discuss additional opportunities, send your CV to [Register to View] or call/text [Register to View] for more information.


About Sumo Medical Staffing:

SUMO Medical Staffing specializes in locum tenens placement for temporary and permanent positions in hospitals, private practices, government facilities, and medical centers across the United States. We are dedicated to placing the most qualified physicians and advanced practice providers in all specialties such as psychiatry, internal medicine, hospitalist, family medicine, anesthesia, emergency room and urgent care, pediatrics, and many more.

Please note, your information will not be shared without your prior approval.


JOB TYPE: 1099- LOCUMS

JOB NUMBER: 3847


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Anna Peters

SUMO Medical Staffing

Senior Recruiter

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Company Details

Draper, Utah, United States
Allied Health Search, now Sumo Medical Staffing, is a nationwide Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting company. Allied Health Searches primary focus is the placement of Nurse Practitioner's, Physician Assistants and CRNA's