Cardiovascular Surgery NP/PA
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Surgery-Cardiovascular
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/13/23
Job Quick Facts
• Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery NP/PA
• Job Type: Locum
• Location: Tacoma, WA
• Coverage Period: Oct 15, 2022 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Reason For Need: Supplemental
• Shift/Call Schedule: Mon-Sun; 7a-7a
- 1 in 3 during the week as well as weekends
• Call Type: Beeper
• Patient Census: 10
• Admissions: Yes
• Physicians in Group: 4; 4 PAs
• No. of Beds: 53
• Required Procedures: Robotic Lobectomy and Thymectomy using the Davinci Xi Robot, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Aortic Valve Replacement/ TAVR procedures, Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement, Thoracotomy and VATS procedures, Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation, Aortic Dissection Repair and ECMO
• Duties: Daily Clinic, Rounds, Medication management, History and Physical, Discharge Patients, Chest tube management and removal
• Other Info:
> Weekday call includes:
- Finishing Late cases
- Taking calls from the CCU
- Returning to the hospital for Emergency Cases
> Weekend Call Includes :
- Rounding with the Call Surgeon
- Progress Notes
- Chest tube management
- Discharging Patients
- Receiving calls from CCU
- Available to return to Hospital for Emergency Cases
• EMR: Epic
• Hospital Privileges required: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active WA License