Part-Time Cardiothoracic PA: After-Hours & Travel Paid

Palm Careers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel paid

Mileage reimbursement

Rental car

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

Cardiac Surgery Group in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced cardiothoracic physician assistant for a part-time locums role after 5pm on weekdays, with on-call responsibilities and after-hours coverage on weekends.

The position offers top case variety including CABG, valve procedures, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, with ample time for ICU rounds, daily progress notes, and collaboration with physicians to deliver patient care. Travel and accommodations are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cardiothoracic physician assistant.

Responsibilities

• Function as first assist for 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; write daily progress notes and orders.
• Order appropriate lab/radiologic studies and interpret results.
• Manage critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Counsel patients on treatment plans and postoperative care.
• Collaborate with physicians and health care team to formulate treatment plans.
• Place central lines, arterial lines, IABP and chest tubes.
• Attend weekly clinic with physician seeing new consults and postoperative patients.

Job description

Cardiac Surgery Group in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced cardiothoracic physician assistant for a part-time locums role after 5pm on weekdays, with on-call responsibilities and after-hours coverage on weekends.

The position offers top case variety including CABG, valve procedures, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, with ample time for ICU rounds, daily progress notes, and collaboration with physicians to deliver patient care. Travel and accommodations are provided.