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Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant in Montana - Vein Harvesting Required

Pay: $125–$145/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Billings, MT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/8/2026

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A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.

$136,191 / year median in Montana

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Salary:

$125 - 145 per hour

Reference:

JN -082026-38674

Cardiothoracic Surgery PA locums in Montana with a full time, ongoing need and a defined mix of OR first assist and inpatient rounding, including vein harvesting and ICU rounds for thoracic and vascular services. Highlights Four 10-hour shifts per week Week-on week-off coverage considered Approximately eight patients per shift Long-term coverage Practice Setting Inpatient service, adult patients Level 1 trauma facility, 30 beds in department OR first assist plus inpatient rounding, supporting cardiothoracic, thoracic, and vascular providers Team support includes 6 RNs, 4 PA/NPs, 1 MA, and 1 office staff Schedule Four 10 hour shifts per week OR and inpatient call 1:4 Weekend coverage needed, 1:5 weekends Week on, week off coverage considered if needed Cases and Procedures OR first assist for cardiothoracic, thoracic, and vascular cases, 2 to 3 times per week Vein harvesting required, EVH required using Hemapro and Terumo Manage chest tubes, drains, and wounds ICU rounds included for thoracic and vascular services Requirements Must be a Physician Assistant Board Certified ACLS and BLS Montana license required, open to IMLC Physicians with an active

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