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Locums PA - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery Job Opportunity in KY

CompHealthLexington, KYPhysician Assistant

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Agency
CompHealth
Location
Lexington, KY
Job type
Physician Assistant
Profession
Physician Assistant
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 18, 2026

Typical pay

Median hourly (Kentucky)
$58.06
Median weekly (40 h)
$2,322
Median yearly
$120,765

CompHealth doesn't list the pay for this job. Physician Assistant jobs in Kentucky pay a median of $58.06/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.

Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Physician Assistant jobs in Kentucky right now

  • 4 open Physician Assistant jobs in Kentucky from 2 agencies, 3 of them in Lexington.
  • Typical Physician Assistant pay in Kentucky: $58.06/hour ($120,765/year, BLS).

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Job description

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  • Mon - Fri day shift 7 am - 7 pm plus night call 7 pm - 7 am
  • Weekend coverage -- 24-hour shifts 7 am - 7 am
  • Low volume -- 1 - 2 surgeries daily
  • Hospital-based cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery setting
  • Procedures: surgical CT, vein harvest, chest tube placement
  • Ongoing coverage potential
  • Hospital privileges required
  • ACLS and BLS certification required
  • We provide complimentary housing and travel
  • We arrange and cover costs for licensing and malpractice
  • We simplify the credentialing and privileging process
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(K) plan
  • Your personal recruiter handles every detail, 24/7

105.00 to 138.00 - hourly
Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Rates shown are all-inclusive and combine an hourly base pay with other potential earnings like overtime, call, and holiday pay. Please contact your consultant for details.

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