Job Title: Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA)
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Schedule: 7:00AM – 7:00PM x 3
Term: 26-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $140 – $151/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA) for a locum tenens assignment in Saint Louis, Missouri. These positions are 26-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA):
• Provide ongoing OR first assist coverage with clinic support and call for a cardiothoracic/cardiac surgery team supported by 5 Cardiac Surgeons and an Intensivist
• Work regular shifts from 0600–1830, with weeknight call coverage from 1800–0600 (1 night per week) and rotating weekend call from 0600–0600
• Submit availability for January–March, as the client schedules 3 months in advance
• Perform coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Perform valve repair and replacement, including aortic, mitral, and tricuspid procedures
• Assist with ascending aortic surgery, including emergent dissections
• Perform left atrial appendage exclusion and Maze procedures
• Assist with redo sternotomies
• Support mechanical circulatory support procedures including Impella, ECMO cannulation, and IABP
• Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) using the Maquet EVH System
• Perform sternotomy opening and closure
• Place chest tubes and temporary pacing wires
• Utilize Epic EMR/charting system for documentation
• Maintain a minimum of 2 years of independent adult cardiac surgery OR first assist experience
• Maintain board certification as required
• Maintain valid MO state licensure
• Maintain current BLS certification; RNFA preferred for NP candidates
• Ensure resume/CV includes specific department and role details (required for APP candidates)
• Submit CV with education and work history in mm/yy–mm/yy format
• Provide explanations for any work history gaps exceeding 30 days
• Adhere to COVID-19 vaccine requirements (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Comply with all facility policies, procedures, and credentialing requirements
Benefits for a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA):
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Comprehensive Professional Malpractice Insurance
- 24/7 Recruitment Support
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
