Physician Assistant - CVICU - Locum Tenens

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel arrangements provided

Credentialing support

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc. is seeking a Physician Assistant specializing in the Cardiovascular ICU to work in an inpatient setting in Texas. You will perform ICU rounding and manage acutely ill cardiac patients with postoperative needs, including ventilator cases.

The role requires a valid Texas license, ICU experience, and EPIC EMR proficiency. Expect 12-hour day and night rotations, with travel arrangements, credentialing support, and malpractice coverage provided.

Qualifications

• Texas medical license and current board eligibility.
• Experience with post-operative cardiac patients and ICU care.
• Proficiency with the EPIC electronic medical records system.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU rounding and acute cardiovascular care in a Level I Trauma hospital.
• Manage patients pre- and post-cardiac surgery and care for ventilated patients.
• Oversee 10-15 patients concurrently.

Skills

ICU experience

Post-op cardiac patient care

EPIC proficiency

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Role

Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiovascular ICU in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct ICU rounding, manage patients pre- and post-cardiac surgery, and care for patients coming off ventilators. Handle patients emerging from OR with open hearts, VATS, and lung procedures, typically overseeing 10-15 patients simultaneously.

Key Duties

Provide acute care in a Level I Trauma facility, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in complex cardiovascular cases.

Qualifications & Skills

Valid Texas license, experience with post-op cardiac patients, and ICU expertise. Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records system required.

Additional Information

The role involves shift work with 12-hour day and night rotations.

• Travel arrangements, credentialing support, and malpractice coverage are provided.