Locum Cardiothoracic Surgery APP - EVH Expert & Mentor

Palm Careers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

Lodging provided

1099 compensation

Rental car or mileage

Travel coverage

Job summary

Palm Health Resources seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to deliver locum tenens coverage in a Cardiothoracic Surgery program near Kansas City, KS. The role includes operating room, ICU, pre and post-op care, and first assisting with CVOR procedures, with EVH coverage required.

Your duties include inpatient rounds, EVH, pre/post op management, collaboration with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams, and mentorship of two existing APPs in vein harvesting.

Qualifications

• Licensed NP or PA with eligibility for Kansas licensure.
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Demonstrated competency in Endovascular Vein Harvest (EVH).
• Ability to independently manage inpatient cardiothoracic surgery patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgery APP coverage.
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients.
• Perform endovascular vein harvesting for CABG procedures.
• Participate in daily rounds and coordinate patient care with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.
• Respond to inpatient floor calls and EVH-related call responsibilities.
• Assist with management of heart, vascular, and thoracic surgery patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary team members to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for APPs learning EVH techniques.

Skills

EVH competency

Cardiothoracic surgery experience

Inpatient management

Teaching/mentoring APPs

Endovascular vein harvest

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Palm Health Resources seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to deliver locum tenens coverage in a Cardiothoracic Surgery program near Kansas City, KS. The role includes operating room, ICU, pre and post-op care, and first assisting with CVOR procedures, with EVH coverage required.

Your duties include inpatient rounds, EVH, pre/post op management, collaboration with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams, and mentorship of two existing APPs in vein harvesting.