Locum - Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic

Specialty :

Surgery ? Cardiothoracic

Start Date : ASAP

Practice Details

Setting :

Inpatient / Hospital-based

Average Patient Load :

Operate on approximately 2 patients per day; round on 5?12 patients daily (ICU and floor), including consults

Trauma Designation : None

EMR System : Cerner

Schedule

Weekdays :

Monday ? Friday; 8?10-hour in-house shifts

Night Call :

6 : 00 PM ? 6 : 00 AM

Weekend Call :

Friday 6 : 00 PM ? Monday 6 : 00 AM

Includes rounding from 7 : 00 AM ? 12 : 00 PM on Saturday and Sunday

Coverage Needs :

Weekday, weekend, and night call coverage (varied shifts)

Required Procedures

Retrieval of vascular tissues for use as a bypass conduit

Endoscopic retrieval

Chest tube insertions

First assist in the OR for cardiac surgery

Primary Responsibilities

Rounding and coordination of patient care

Assist in surgery

Diagnose and treat illnesses

Order and interpret diagnostic tests

Write prescriptions

Perform suture removal

Requirements

NCCPA Certification ?

Required

Active

New Jersey License

Required

(no time for licensing)

CSR ?

Required

Minimum

2?3 years

of cardiothoracic surgery experience, including proficiency in

Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)

and first assist ?

Required

Experience using

Cerner EMR

• ? Preferred

BLS and ACLS Certifications ? Required

Mileage and tolls reimbursed; lodging available for the right candidate

Credentialing

Estimated timeframe :

60 days

Job Type : Contract

Experience :

Cardiothoracic Surgery : 2 years (Required)

Cerner EMR : 1 year (Required)

License / Certification :

NCCPA Certification (Required)

New Jersey License (Required)

CSR

(Required)

BLS, ACLS Certification (Required)

PA-C (Required)

Work Location : In person