Cardiothoracic PA - 24/7 Inpatient/ED Coverage (Locums)

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Lake Panasoffkee (FL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physician Assistant will provide 24-hour cardiothoracic surgery call coverage on an inpatient and emergency department basis, with weekday and weekend coverage required based on the monthly schedule.

Coverage spans the full hospital-based CT surgery service line, including emergent call, inpatient and ED consultations, and operative coverage; clinicians must respond by phone within 15 minutes and be present on-site within 30 minutes when required.

Qualifications

• Board Certification required for PA role.
• Experience supporting cardiothoracic surgery services.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergent calls.

Responsibilities

• The Physician Assistant will provide 24-hour CT surgery call coverage on inpatient and ED basis.
• Respond by phone within 15 minutes and be on-site within 30 minutes when required.
• Perform surgical first-assist for adult cardiac and thoracic cases (CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic/thoracic procedures).
• Participate in postoperative patient management and collaborate with Trauma Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, and Radiology.

Skills

24-hour call coverage

Inpatient & ED coverage

Cardiothoracic surgery support

Education

Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Job description

The Physician Assistant will provide 24-hour cardiothoracic surgery call coverage on an inpatient and emergency department basis, with weekday and weekend coverage required based on the monthly schedule.

Coverage spans the full hospital-based CT surgery service line, including emergent call, inpatient and ED consultations, and operative coverage; clinicians must respond by phone within 15 minutes and be present on-site within 30 minutes when required.