Advanced Practice - Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA)

Locums - SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 193.000 - 208.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly pay

Comprehensive malpractice insurance

24/7 recruitment support

Full-service credentialing

Referral bonus up to $1,500

Descripción de la vacante

Astrya Global Medical Staffing is hiring a Surgical Physician Assistant (SPA) for a locum tenens assignment in Saint Louis, Missouri. The role involves ongoing OR first assist coverage for a cardiothoracic team, CABG and valve procedures, and regular shifts with weeknight and weekend call.

The position requires board-certified SPA with MO licensure, BLS, and prior independent cardiac surgery OR experience. Contract is 26 weeks with potential extension, housing and credentialing support provided.

Formación

• Maintain board certification as required.
• Maintain MO state licensure.
• Maintain current BLS certification.

Responsabilidades

• Provide ongoing OR first assist coverage with cardiothoracic team.
• Work shifts and call coverage as scheduled (including weeknights and weekends).
• Submit availability 3 months in advance.
• Perform CABG and valve repair/replacement procedures.
• Assist with ascending aortic surgery and emergent dissections.
• Support mechanical circulatory devices and related procedures.
• Utilize EMR for documentation.

Conocimientos

OR first assist

Cardiac surgery

CABG

BLS certified

Educación

Board certification

Herramientas

Epic EMR

Descripción del empleo

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.