Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery PA - Open-Heart Care

Adelphi Medical Staffing; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered by agency

Lodging provided

Malpractice insurance covered

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing seeks a Board-C Certified Physician Assistant specialised in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for an ongoing locum assignment in Memphis, TN. The role covers inpatient care, assisting in CABG and open-heart procedures, valve repair/replacement, EVH vein harvesting, and critical care management in the CV ICU on an 8-hour shift.

Requirements include active TN license or willingness to obtain, ACLS certification, and a clean NPDB report. Fellows preferred.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Physician Assistant required.
• Active TN license or willingness to obtain license.
• ACLS certification required.
• Fellowship preferred.
• NPDB report clean in last 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist in CABG and open heart surgeries, including valve repair/replacement.
• Perform EVH/vein harvesting and endoscopic radial artery harvesting.
• Provide critical care management in CV ICU.
• Perform pre- and post-operative care for cardiovascular patients.
• Perform procedures such as sternotomy closure, chest tube placement, arterial/venous sheath placement, and central venous line placement.

Skills

CABG support

Open heart surgery

Critical care

Pre/postoperative care

Education

PA-C Certification

Board Certified (PA)

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Adelphi Medical Staffing seeks a Board-C Certified Physician Assistant specialised in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for an ongoing locum assignment in Memphis, TN. The role covers inpatient care, assisting in CABG and open-heart procedures, valve repair/replacement, EVH vein harvesting, and critical care management in the CV ICU on an 8-hour shift.

Requirements include active TN license or willingness to obtain, ACLS certification, and a clean NPDB report. Fellows preferred.