Travel Cardiovascular PA for Open-Heart Surgery (13 Weeks)

GHR Live!; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 158,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company paid malpractice

Job summary

GHR Healthcare in Memphis, TN is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 13-week travel assignment. You will support complex procedures, perioperative care, and critical care in the CV ICU.

This role requires a PA with at least 1 year of experience, cardiovascular or cardiothoracic exposure, Tennessee licensure, and ACLS certification. EVH ability is preferred and ongoing patient care will include CABG and valve procedures.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Physician Assistant experience; cardiovascular or cardiothoracic surgery experience preferred.
• Current Physician Assistant credentials and eligibility to practice in Tennessee.
• Current ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CABG and open-heart surgeries, valve repair and replacement, and other cardiovascular and thoracic procedures.
• Perform endoscopic vein harvesting and endoscopic radial artery harvesting.
• Provide surgical first-assistant support, including SFA exposure and sternotomy closure.
• Support preoperative and postoperative care and critical care management in the CV ICU.
• Perform or assist with procedures such as Impella support, chest tube placement, arterial and venous sheath placement, and central venous line placement.

Skills

Surgical first assistant

Cardiovascular surgery

Endoscopic vein harvesting

CABG experience

ACLS certified

Tennessee licensure

Education

PA credential/licensure

Tools

EVH equipment

Job description

GHR Healthcare in Memphis, TN is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 13-week travel assignment. You will support complex procedures, perioperative care, and critical care in the CV ICU.

This role requires a PA with at least 1 year of experience, cardiovascular or cardiothoracic exposure, Tennessee licensure, and ACLS certification. EVH ability is preferred and ongoing patient care will include CABG and valve procedures.