$150/hr Cardiac Surgery APP locums in PA.

Facility in Altoona, PA seeking Cardiac Surgery APP locums coverage

Rates: $150/hr

Opportunity Highlights

• Schedule: Primarily Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

• Call Potential: Possible need for weeknight and 24-hour weekend call (reserved for OR emergencies). Please indicate call availability in your presentation.

• Team Environment: Work alongside an experienced Cardiac Surgeon in a collaborative, hospital-based clinic setting.

• EMR: Epic Bridges.

• Privileging: Full privileges available with an estimated 60-day timeframe.

Clinical Responsibilities

Your typical day will transition from high-acuity surgical care to specialized outpatient follow-up:

• Inpatient Care: Early morning ICU rounding on post-operative patients, followed by hospital floor consults and charting.

• Operating Room: Serving as OR 1st Assistant for a variety of cardiac cases. Vein harvesting experience is highly preferred.

• Outpatient Clinic: Mid-day clinic (typically 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM) focusing on wound checks, suture/staple removal, wound vac placement, and pre/post-op evaluations.

• Tele-medicine: Coordinating video visits with the Pittsburgh Thoracic team to assess patients for local management versus transfer for surgical intervention.

Typical Case Mix:

• CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)

• AVR, MVR, TVR (Valve Replacements/Repairs)

• Convergence procedures and Myxoma removal

• Pericardial windows

Provider Requirements

• Credential: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of specialized experience in Cardiac Surgery. Must have proficiency in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Board Status: Board Certified (Required).

• Licensure: Active Pennsylvania State License (Required). IMLC is considered.

• Certifications: Active ACLS and BLS (Required).

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in vein harvesting and surgical first-assisting is a significant advantage.

About WhiteCoat Locums:

- Physician owned and led agency

- Highest-Pay rates on the market

- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail

- 100% transparency