Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant LOCUM

Palm Careers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

Lodging provided

1099 compensation

Rental car or mileage

Travel coverage

Job summary

Palm Health Resources seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to deliver locum tenens coverage in a Cardiothoracic Surgery program near Kansas City, KS. The role includes operating room, ICU, pre and post-op care, and first assisting with CVOR procedures, with EVH coverage required.

Your duties include inpatient rounds, EVH, pre/post op management, collaboration with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams, and mentorship of two existing APPs in vein harvesting.

Qualifications

• Licensed NP or PA with eligibility for Kansas licensure.
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Demonstrated competency in Endovascular Vein Harvest (EVH).
• Ability to independently manage inpatient cardiothoracic surgery patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgery APP coverage.
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients.
• Perform endovascular vein harvesting for CABG procedures.
• Participate in daily rounds and coordinate patient care with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.
• Respond to inpatient floor calls and EVH-related call responsibilities.
• Assist with management of heart, vascular, and thoracic surgery patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary team members to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for APPs learning EVH techniques.

Skills

EVH competency

Cardiothoracic surgery experience

Inpatient management

Teaching/mentoring APPs

Endovascular vein harvest

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Locum Tenens Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Palm Health Resources is seeking experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to provide locum tenens coverage within our Cardiothoracic Surgery program located in Kansas! Located near Kansas City, Kansas!

The position is open due to a retirement. The ideal candidate will possess endovascular vein harvest (EVH) competency and have a strong background in caring for cardiothoracic, vascular, and thoracic surgery patients. Candidates with EVH expertise who are willing to mentor and train two existing APPs in vein harvesting techniques are highly preferred.

Assignment Details

Specialty: Cardiothoracic SurgeryFull Continuum of Care Role (Operating Room, ICU, Pre and Post Op) NO CLINIC!EMR: EpicCoverage Need: M-F, First Assisting, CVOR Surgical APP support. Required to have Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH) coverageStart Date: ASAPLength of Assignment: 6-Months to startSchedule: 7:00 AM 5:00 PMCoverage Requirements: 24/7 inpatient coverage with call responsibilitiesPatient Volume: Approximately 110 patient encounters per shift

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgery APP coverage.
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients.
• Perform endovascular vein harvesting for coronary artery bypass procedures.
• Participate in daily rounds and coordinate patient care with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.
• Respond to inpatient floor calls and EVH-related call responsibilities.
• Assist with management of heart, vascular, and thoracic surgery patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary team members to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for APPs learning EVH techniques.

Call Responsibilities

• Inpatient floor call coverage.
• Endovascular vein harvest (EVH) call coverage.
• Weekend call begins Friday at 5:00 PM and continues through Monday at 7:00 AM.
• Providers will participate in an alternating weekly call schedule.

Qualifications

Required

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Eligible for Kansas licensure (IMLC and standard licensure candidates accepted).
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Demonstrated competency in Endovascular Vein Harvest (EVH).
• Ability to independently manage inpatient cardiothoracic surgery patients.

Preferred

• Prior locum tenens experience.
• Experience teaching or mentoring APPs in EVH techniques.
• Familiarity with Epic EMR.
• Paid Mal Practice, Lodging, 1099 Compensation, Rental Car or Mileage, travel covered and more!