Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)

AMN Healthcare; East Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 147,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

AMN Healthcare is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for locum tenens support with an ASAP start. The role involves pre-operative exams, rounding, surgery assistance, and coordination of care in a fast-paced surgical service line.

Responsibilities include central and arterial line placement and endoscopic retrieval, with Epic EMR used for credentialing and patient records. Shifts are M-F with potential call. Must have NCCPA, BLS, and ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• NCCPA certification is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Experience in cardiothoracic surgery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative exams and rounding for cardiothoracic patients.
• Provide surgery assistance and coordinate perioperative care.
• Place central and arterial lines as needed.
• Assist with endoscopic retrieval and post-operative care coordination.

Skills

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Patient Care Coordination

Clinical Assessment

Education

NCCPA Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $106.70 - $115.50

This facility is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour day shifts, with potential call and 24-hour shifts.

Cardiothoracic surgery, pre-operative exams, rounding, surgery assistance, coordination of care, central line and arterial line placement, endoscopic retrieval.

Credentialing Timeframe: Electronic Medical Record: Epic.

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Facility LocationAMN Healthcare typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for the contractor providers we match to client opportunities. In addition, our locum tenens can receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team that handles all travel, lodging, \u0009rentals and transportation needs.At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

AMN Healthcare

is a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on solving the biggest challenges affecting healthcare organizations today. We offer a single-partner approach to optimize labor sources, increase operating margins, and provide technologies to expand the reach of care.