Physician Assistant | Surgery - Vascular Location: Illinois Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 2/1/2027
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Vascular Surgery PA in Illinois!
Our client in Illinois is seeking a skilled Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 100-day assignment. This role involves a Monday through Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with onsite participation in cases, OR call, and potential ICU rounds. The Physician Assistant will primarily focus on non-invasive duties such as reading echoes, Holters, and ECGs, managing new consults, and contributing to a rotating call schedule that includes weekend responsibilities.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform reading of echoes, Holters, and ECGs.
- Complete daily EKGs, Holter monitors, and event recorder readings.
- Manage new consults, stopping at 3 PM Monday-Thursday and 4 PM Friday.
- Participate in OR call and ICU rounds as patient census necessitates.
- Collaborate on a rotating weekend call schedule, ensuring efficient handling of echocardiograms, EKGs, and Holter readings for weekend patients.
- Provide coverage during weekend call, which may be Saturday or Sunday.
Additional Information
- EMR: Epic
- Setting: Clinic and Call
- Call Schedule: Out of house call; includes a rotating schedule for weeknights and weekends, typically 3 calls in 15 days (Wednesday, Saturday, Wednesday). Weekend call duties are shared, with Saturday coverage from 8 AM to 8 AM Sunday, and then until 2 PM Sunday. After 4 PM, call is usually by phone unless an emergency. A fellow takes first call after hours. An APP also rounds on Saturday and Sunday.
- Patients per day: 1-3 surgical cases, 10-15 inpatients
- LOA: 100 Days
- Staffing Mix: 40 Physicians, 21 APPs
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
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
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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