Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular Surgery PA
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Surgery-Cardiovascular
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
5/07/24
Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: PA - Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Reading, PA
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shift/Call Schedule: TBD
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: 1:2
• Call Response Time: 30 mins
• Callback %: 25%
• Patient Volume: 5
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding included: Yes
• Support Staff: 1 Office Staff
• Procedures:
- CABG EVH and open vessel harvesting
- TAVR, TACR, Vascular surgery, ECMO
• EMR: Cerner
• Duties:
- Must be independent with endoscopic and vessel harvesting including radial
- Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation and draping
- Assist the surgeon in the surgical procedure, including but not limited
- Assist with invasive procedures as described above
- Performs therapeutic procedures as directed by the surgeon, including but not limited
- Assist the surgeon in preoperative care and workup of patients
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active PA License
• BC/BE
• BLS