Physician Assistant – Surgery – Cardiothoracic Locum

Palm Careers; Tennessee; On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights covered

Hotel provided

Rental car / mileage

Job summary

Palm Careers is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a locum inpatient opportunity in Tennessee, starting ASAP and ongoing. The role includes first assist on CABG/open heart and valve cases, 8-hour days with in-house call, and approximately 10 admissions per shift.

Candidates must be NCCPA certified, ACLS, and have cardiothoracic surgery PA experience; Tennessee license not required to bid. Cerner EMR used; travel and housing covered where applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA program.
• NCCPA board certification required.
• ACLS required.
• Cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery PA experience; fellowship preferred.

Responsibilities

• First assist on CABG/open heart and valve cases in the OR.
• Inpatient CV ICU coverage with in-house call; approximately 10 admissions per shift.

Skills

ACLS

NCCPA Certified

Cardiothoracic OR experience

First assist experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited PA program

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Locum Physician Assistant – Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity in Tennessee

We are seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant for a Locum inpatient surgery opportunity in Tennessee, starting ASAP and running ongoing.

Position Details

• Start date: ASAP
• Commitment: Ongoing (long-term coverage)
• Schedule: Scheduled clinical hours plus in-house call, 8-hour days; call 1:5 with assigned patients
• Setting: Inpatient CV ICU and OR; first assist on CABG/open heart and valve cases, EVH, Impella, lines and chest tubes; about 10 patients per shift with admissions
• EMR: Cerner

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited PA program; NCCPA certified / board certified in specialty
• Tennessee license not required to bid
• ACLS
• Cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery PA experience; fellowship preferred
• Clean malpractice history for the past 10 years; NPDB and CV required

About the Area

• Tennessee offers no state income tax and an affordable cost of living
• Rich music, food, and outdoor recreation scene

1099 Competitive rate, Flights, Hotel, Rental/Mileage and more are covered!!