Locum Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

PALM Health; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced cardiothoracic physician assistant for a locum contract. This full-time role involves a balanced schedule of 7 on, 7 off or 3-4 shifts per week, providing a great opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team in a dynamic environment. You'll be involved in a variety of cases, including CABG and valve replacements, ensuring optimal patient care. With comprehensive support and benefits covering malpractice insurance and travel, this is an exciting chance to make a significant impact in the field of cardiac surgery. Join a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in patient outcomes!

Benefits

Malpractice Insurance

Travel Coverage

Housing Assistance

Rental Car or Mileage

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• Experience in cardiothoracic surgery and post-operative patient management.
• ACLS certification required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the cardiovascular operating room and manage post-operative patients.
• Assist in surgeries and perform endoscopic vein harvest.

Skills

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Post-operative Management

Endoscopic Vein Harvest

Patient Care

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

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Palm Health is hiring an experienced cardiothoracic physician assistant for a locum contract in Michigan!

Schedule: 7 on 7 off – or 3-4 10-12 hour shifts per week! Located just an hour outside of Detroit. This will be a full-time ongoing assignment with a 3-6 month contract to start with a strong possibility of extending!

Work Distribution: 70% in Cardiovascular Operating Room; 30% on floor/clinic.

Shift Details: Full-time; 8/10/12 hour shifts (OR and post-acute); split call with another APP; rotating weekends; on call for surgery backup (approximately 6 calls per year).

Call Schedule/Responsibilities: Call ratio 1:2 or 1:3; weekends rotated with another APP.

Patient Volume: 16 for daily census; monthly census includes approximately 12.5 CABG, 4 valve replace/repair, 6 TAVRs, and 1 thoracic aneurysm or dissection repair; average daily census in CVICU/SD is 4-5 patients.

Type of Patients/Cases: Adults requiring cardiac surgery, open heart surgery, post-operative management, endoscopic vein harvest (first assist) for CABG and valve repair/replace, TAVR.

Procedures/Cases Required: CABG, valve replacement/repair, TAVR, thoracic aneurysm or dissection repair.

Support Staff: 4 CVOR nurses, 2 perfusionists, 2 NPs, 2 Surgical FA PAs, and 2 surgeons.

EMR: EPIC.

Certifications/Qualifications Required: ACLS.

Palm Health covers your malpractice insurance, travel, housing, rental car or mileage and MUCH MORE!

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