Locum Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

PALM Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Dallas is seeking an experienced cardiothoracic physician assistant for a full-time locums contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on patient care and autonomy. You will be involved in a variety of cases, including coronary artery bypass grafting and minimally invasive cardiac surgeries, while collaborating closely with physicians and healthcare teams. Enjoy the flexibility of a position that promotes work-life balance and the chance to make a significant impact in patient outcomes. If you are passionate about cardiac care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Travel

Mileage Reimbursement

Rental Car Provided

Malpractice Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• Experience in cardiac surgery and critical care management is essential.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant is required.

Responsibilities

• Function as first assist for all cardiac, vascular, and thoracic cases.
• Manage critically ill patients in the ICU and conduct daily rounds.

Skills

Cardiac Surgery

Patient Management

Endoscopic Procedures

ICU Care

Collaboration with Healthcare Team

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

Medical Degree

Tools

Medical Equipment

Patient Monitoring Systems

Job description

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Cardiac Surgery Group in Booming Dallas, TX is hiring an experienced cardiothoracic physician assistant!

Locum Contract starting 6 months up to one full year! This is a full time locums contract with paid travel, mileage, rental car, malpractice and much more! This position is open due to growth of the program!

Cases may include but are not limited to coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic valve replacement, mitral valve replacement, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, aortic dissection repair, thoracotomy, video-assisted thoracic surgery, and robotic thoracic surgery.

This is a full continuum of care cardiothoracic physician assistant position with ample first assisting time, ICU, rounding, and clinic! This position offers a lot of autonomy as a PA to practice medicine at the limits of our profession under physician supervision. Offers flexibility and a great work-life balance. A variety of work settings and responsibilities; every day is different. Friendly and fun work colleagues!

• Function as first assist for all cardiac, vascular and thoracic cases
• Perform Endoscopic Vein Harvest, Endoscopic Radial Harvest and Femoral artery cut downs
• Conduct daily rounds on ICU, floor and consult patients writing daily progress notes and orders
• Order appropriate lab/radiologic studies pertinent to encounters and interpret results
• Manage critically ill patients in the ICU
• Counsel patients on treatment plans, preventative medicine, diet, incision care and postoperative care
• Collaborate with physicians, staff and all members of the health care team to formulate appropriate treatment plans for patients
• Place Central lines, arterial lines, IABP and chest tubes
• Remove chest tubes, pacing wires, central lines, arterial lines and IABP
• Attend weekly clinic with physician seeing new consults and postoperative patients
• Monitor postoperative patients in a weekly PA run clinic
• Average 40-60 hours per week

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