Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothora

BAS HealthCare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging available

Competitive pay with malpractice included

Job summary

BAS HealthCare is seeking a skilled Advanced Practice Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery in Memphis, TN. The ideal candidate will assist in surgical procedures, manage patient care, and handle critical care situations in a high-paced environment.

Qualified candidates must be licensed in Tennessee and possess board certification with ACLS certification. Competitive hourly rates are offered along with malpractice coverage and lodging options.

Qualifications

• Must hold a license to practice in Tennessee.
• Board certification and ACLS certification are required.
• Credentialing takes approximately 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in CABG and open heart surgeries.
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative patient care.
• Operate Impella devices and perform vein harvesting.

Skills

Surgical support

Critical care management

Patient care management

Endoscopic procedures

Education

Board certification required

Licensed in Tennessee

Job description

Location

Memphis, TN

Opportunity

Advanced Practice - Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Responsibilities

• Assist in CABG and open heart surgeries with comprehensive surgical support
• Perform valve repair and replacement procedures
• Conduct EVH/vein harvesting with demonstrated independent ability
• Handle SFA exposure and sternotomy closure procedures
• Provide critical care management in cardiovascular ICU setting
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative patient care
• Operate and manage Impella devices
• Perform endoscopic radial artery harvesting
• Execute chest tube placement procedures
• Perform arterial and venous sheath placement
• Conduct central venous line placement
• Handle approximately 10 patient encounters per shift

Qualifications

• Licensed in Tennessee only
• Board certification required with ACLS certification
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 90 days

Benefits

• Lodging available at Courtyard at 5959 Park Ave
• Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included