Locums – Memphis, Tennessee, Physician Assistant CVT Surgery Opening

Locums – Memphis, Tennessee, Physician Assistant CVT Surgery Opening

Clinical Role RecruitWell is seeking a Board Certified Physician Assistant with Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery experience for an ongoing locums opportunity in Memphis, Tennessee. This role includes scheduled clinical hours, in-house call, surgical first assist, and perioperative management of complex CVT Surgery patients.

Assignment Details

• Start: ASAP

• Ongoing need

• Scheduled clinical hours plus call

• 8 clinical hours per day

• In-house call

• Call coverage for assigned patients

• Admissions required

• Approximately 10 phone consultations

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

• First assist in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery procedures

• Assist with CABG and open-heart surgeries

• Valve repair and replacement

• Endoscopic vein harvesting with demonstrated independent proficiency

• Endoscopic radial artery harvesting

• Sternotomy closure

• Preoperative and postoperative patient management

• Critical care and CV ICU management

• Impella management

• Chest tube placement

• Arterial and venous sheath placement

• Central venous line placement

Practice Environment

• Stroke-certified setting

• EMR: Cerner

Requirements

• Physician Assistant

• Board Certification required

• Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery experience required

• Surgical first-assist experience in CVT procedures required

• Independent EVH proficiency required

• ACLS required

• Must be comfortable with critical care and CV ICU responsibilities

About Memphis, Tennessee Location & Access: Memphis is located in southwestern Tennessee along the Mississippi River with convenient access to communities throughout Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

Lifestyle & Community: The city offers diverse neighborhoods, restaurants, music, arts, entertainment, and a strong regional healthcare community.

Outdoor Recreation: Nearby parks, trails, riverfront areas, and green spaces provide opportunities for walking, biking, boating, and other outdoor activities.

Attractions: Memphis is known for its music history, museums, professional sports, historic destinations, dining, and riverfront attractions.

Quality of Life: The area combines major-city amenities with regional accessibility and extensive healthcare resources.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage

• Weekly direct deposit

• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance

• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to win

• Higher consciousness