Locum Tenens Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant - $115-135 per hour

CT Assist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 158,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

CT Assist is seeking a Physician Assistant for Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery in Memphis, Tennessee. This locum tenens position entails full-scope care in the CVOR and CVICU, with a start ASAP and a 13-week duration, averaging 40 hours per week and 8-hour shifts.

The ideal candidate has extensive CVOR/CVICU experience, proficiency in EVH and Impella management, and must be licensed in TN. Competitive hourly compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• First assisting in the CVOR.
• EVH proficiency.
• Sternotomy closure experience.
• Chest tube placement.
• Arterial/venous sheath and central venous line placement.
• Critical care management in CVICU.
• Impella management experience.
• Endoscopic radial artery harvesting.

Responsibilities

• Full-scope care: CVOR and CVICU.
• Start: As soon as credentialed.
• Call: 1:5 call ratio.
• EMR: Cerner.

Skills

First assisting CVOR

EVH

Sternotomy closure

Chest tube placement

Arterial/venous sheath

Central venous line placement

CVICU critical care

Impella management

Endoscopic radial artery harvesting

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Locum Tenens Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant - $115-135 per hour

CT Assist is seeking a Physician Assistant Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a locum tenens job in Memphis, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours

• Full-scope - CVOR and CVICU
• Start: As soon as credentialed
• Duration: 5 months
• Call: 1:5 call ratio
• Required experience: First assisting in the CVOR, EVH, sternotomy closure, chest tube placement, and arterial/venous sheath and central venous line placement, critical care management experience in CVICU and pre-/post-operative care, along with proficiency in Impella management and endoscopic radial artery harvesting.
• EMR: Cerner
• Must be currently licensed in TN
• Competitive compensation ($115-$135/Hour) and benefits packages
• Certified by The Joint Commission

CT Assist is seeking a Physician Assistant Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a locum tenens job in Memphis, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Discipline: Physician Assistant
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens

• CardiothoracicSurgery Physician Assistant, Locums
• Full-scope - CVOR and CVICU
• Start: As soon as credentialed
• Duration: 5 months
• Call: 1:5 call ratio
• Required experience: First assisting in the CVOR, EVH, sternotomy closure, chest tube placement, and arterial/venous sheath and central venous line placement, critical care management experience in CVICU and pre-/post-operative care, along with proficiency in Impella management and endoscopic radial artery harvesting.
• EMR: Cerner
• Must be currently licensed in TN
• Location: Tennessee
• Competitive compensation ($115-$135/Hour) and benefits packages
• Certified by The Joint Commission

CT Assist is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, veteran status, age, disability, medical conditions, genetics, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in every location in which CT Assist conducts business.

KEYWORDS: PA, NP, cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, cardiac, endoscopic vein harvest, EVH, CVOR, CABG, thoracentesis, central line, arterial line, chest tube, ICU, CVICU, CTICU, CCU, stepdown

CT Assist Job ID #3836. Posted job title: Physician Assistant

About CT Assist

Why Are We Different?

CT Assist Healthcare Staffing is the only staffing company that exclusively serves:

• CVOR
• CVICU & ICU
• Perfusion
• Advanced Practice

Why only cardiac and critical care?

We were founded and are managed by active and former cardiac staff, which means we know the needs, the skills, and the challenges of cardiac and critical care staffing. We are not just recruiters, but employers who have your goals in mind while connecting you with travel, per diem, and permanent opportunities.

Why Cardiac & Critical Care Practitioners Choose Us?

Your career should be an adventure. CT Assist Healthcare Staffing specializes in making sure that the adventure is a smooth one. We offer outstanding benefits and assistance with housing and travel, including:

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• Company-paid premiums for health insurance (medical, vision & dental)
• Company-paid life and accident insurance
• Company-paid liability insurance
• 401K Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Recruiters who focus on what’s best for you