Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc.; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lycoming County is seeking a Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This role involves providing first-assist support in the operating room for CT Surgery cases at a Level II Trauma Center. The candidate will participate in surgical cases and provide emergency on-call coverage. Qualifications include board certification and an active Pennsylvania license.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.
• Active Pennsylvania License or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Scrubbing in for CABG, thoracic cases, AVR, TAVR, and aortic procedures.
• Participating in scheduled surgical cases.
• Rotating on-call coverage for emergency cases.

Skills

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Emergency Care

Education

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Tools

ACLS

BLS

CPR

Job description

We are seeking a Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide first-assist support in the operating room for CT Surgery cases at a Level II Trauma Center.

Responsibilities include:

1. Scrubbing in for CABG, thoracic cases, AVR, TAVR, and aortic procedures.
2. Participating in scheduled surgical cases.
3. Rotating on-call coverage for emergency cases.

The schedule consists of Monday-Friday, 7 AM - 6 PM, followed by night call from 6 PM - 7 AM. Weekend coverage includes 24-hour call (7 AM - 7 AM) with rounding from approximately 10 AM - 4 PM.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (AANP/ANCC) or Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
• Pennsylvania License (active or willing to obtain).
• DEA Certification.
• ACLS, BLS, and CPR Certification.