Locums – Lebanon, Pennsylvania | NP/PA Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity
Clinical Role
Join a cardiothoracic surgery team as an NP/PA providing weekend call coverage in a hospital-based setting. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced provider comfortable with surgical support and vein harvesting in an acute care environment.
Start Date: May 10, 2026
Assignment Length: Ongoing
Position Highlights:
- Weekend-only coverage with predictable scheduling
- Focus on cardiothoracic surgery support
- Opportunity to perform vein harvesting
- Backup support from on-call surgeon
- Manageable callback volume with rounding included
Schedule & Coverage
- Shift: Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 7:00 AM
- Coverage Type: 24-hour call
- Frequency: 1 weekend per month (facility need is up to 3 weekends/month)
- Average Callback: ~4 hours per day including rounding
Clinical Details & Responsibilities
Setting: Hospital
Patient Population: Adults (18+)
Responsibilities Include:
- Supporting cardiothoracic surgery cases
- Performing vein harvesting
- Managing patient care from consult through post-op
- Rounding on patients and coordinating care
- Responding to urgent surgical needs from the cath lab
- Collaborating with supervising surgeon and care team
Procedures:
- Vein harvesting
- Cardiothoracic perioperative support
Support & Technology
Support Staff:
- APP support available
- Surgeon available for backup after consult
Technology:
- EMR: Epic
Facility Details:
- 163-bed hospital
Requirements
- Board Certified NP or PA – required
- Active Pennsylvania license – required
- DEA required
- Minimum 3 years of cardiothoracic or relevant experience required
- Acute care certification not required
RecruitWell can arrange a phone call with you and the client to discuss this opportunity in more detail.
Organization & Team
- Hospital-based cardiothoracic surgery program
- Collaborative care with surgeon oversight
- Focus on urgent surgical cases with ICU-to-discharge workflow
About Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Location & Access: Centrally located with access to Harrisburg, Lancaster, and Reading
Lifestyle & Community: Quiet suburban setting with historic charm
Outdoor Recreation: Parks, trails, and nearby farmland
Regional Attractions: Close to Hershey and Amish Country
Quality of Life: Affordable living with a strong community feel
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