Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Surgery-Cardiovascular
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Part-Time/Contract
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
2/15/23
Job Quick Facts
• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery PA
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Richmond & Mechanicsville, VA
• Service Setting: 90% Inpatient; 10% Outpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: ASAP - Dec 2023
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri; 7a-330p
- 3 weeks on, 1 week off
• Call Schedule:
- Nights: 330p-7a
- Weekends: 24-hr Call
• Call Ratio: 1:4
• Patient Demographics: Adult
• Patient Volume (Scheduled): 3-4; Consults: 5-7
• Patient Volume (Inpatient): 10-15; ICU: 5
• No. of procedures: 1-3 per day
• Physician in Practice: 4; 6 APCs; 1 PA
• Support Staff: 2 Office Coordinator, 1 Surgical Scheduler (SMH), 1 Surgical Scheduler (MRMC)
• Procedures:
- General Open Heart
- Invasive Valvular cases
- LVADs
- Impella's
• Total No. of Beds: 391
• No. of Exam Rooms: 6
• EMR: Epic
• Service Available: Lab & EKG Onsite
• Hospital Privileges required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• VA License
• BC
• BLS
• Must have Experience as a Cardiothoracic Surgery PA