Locum Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

PALM Health; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced cardiothoracic critical care nurse practitioners or physician assistants for a full-time locum contract. This highly autonomous role involves managing critically ill patients in a cardiac ICU, performing essential bedside procedures, and collaborating closely with cardiac surgeons and cardiologists. Candidates should possess relevant surgical specialty experience and be licensed in Indiana or IMLC. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing high-quality patient care while developing your clinical skills in a supportive team. If you are passionate about cardiac care and looking for a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be licensed in Indiana or IMLC.
• Experience in cardiothoracic surgery or relevant surgical specialty is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage critically ill surgical patients with high autonomy.
• Perform bedside procedures in a cardiac ICU setting.

Skills

Cardiothoracic Surgery Experience

Clinical Rounding

Bedside Procedural Skills

Central Lines

Chest Tubes

Arterial Lines

Evidence-based Practice

Education

Board Certification as Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant Certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

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Palm Health Resources is hiring experienced cardiothoracic critical care inpatient nurse practitioners / physician assistants for a HOT locum contract in Indianapolis, Indiana!

These are full time 40 hours per week. Candidate must be available to work either day/nights. These roles are 100% cardiothoracic inpatient ICU/pre/post op. Candidates need to be licensed in Indiana or IMLC! CT surgery APP experience, or relevant surgical specialty experience is required. This is a highly autonomous position with clinical rounding and bedside procedural skills such as central lines, chest tubes, and arterial lines highly preferred. Assignment starts in September till end of year!

The Cardiac critical care team is a continuous, on-site service. Our APPs are involved in all aspects of patient management with a significant degree of autonomy in the Cardiac ICU program that supports Cardiac Surgeons and Cardiologists. This is a cardiac ICU position that supports Cardiac Surgeons and Cardiologists. For cardiac surgery, this includes coverage for CABG/Valve patients, no VADs/Transplants, and there is no CVOR time available. For cardiology, coverage includes Acute MI, cardiogenic shock, heart failure, heart blocks, and arrhythmias. Performs high-quality clinical practices and effective patient management, under the supervision of the cardiac intensivist, in accordance with state regulations.

Seeking an experienced, board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a well-established CT Surgery team in North Indianapolis.

• Evidence-based practice in treating acute and critically ill surgical patients
• Opportunity for procedures in ICU setting
• Epic EMR

CT surgery APP experience, or relevant surgical specialty experience is required. Highly autonomous position with clinical rounding, and bedside procedural skills such as central lines, chest tubes, and arterial lines highly preferred.

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