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Locum Tenens Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner – Williamsport, Pennsylvania|$140
Updated 5/27/25
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Surgery-Vascular
Job at a glance
Degree Required
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a highly skilled Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join its Cardiothoracic Surgery team. The provider will be responsible for assisting in surgical cases, patient rounds, and emergency on-call coverage. This role requires expertise in endoscopic vein harvesting and the ability to work both in the operating room and inpatient settings.
- Assist in Cardiothoracic Surgery procedures, including CABG, AVR, TAVR, aortic, and thoracic cases.
- Serve as First Assist in surgeries, scrubbing in alongside the surgical team.
- Perform endoscopic vein harvesting as needed.
- Participate in rotating on-call duties for emergency cases.
- Conduct inpatient rounds and collaborate with physicians on patient care.
- Document patient progress using Cerner and Epic EMR systems.
- Board Certified PA or NP.
- Active Pennsylvania state license.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPR (must be through AHA or Red Cross).
- DEA License required.
- Experience in endoscopic vein harvesting is mandatory.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as First Assist in surgeries, scrubbing in alongside the surgical team.
Perform endoscopic vein harvesting as needed.
Participate in rotating on-call duties for emergency cases.
Conduct inpatient rounds and collaborate with physicians on patient care.
Document patient progress using Cerner and Epic EMR systems.
Qualifications
Active Pennsylvania state license.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPR (must be through AHA or Red Cross).
DEA License required.
Experience in endoscopic vein harvesting is mandatory.
Working Hours
Weekend call: 24-hour call (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM) with rounding from approximately 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Estimated Shifts per Month: 14.
Providers will rotate between scheduled surgical cases and hospital coverage.
Skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Comfortable with emergency on-call responsibilities.
Experience using Cerner and Epic EMR systems.
