Surgery - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic

Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant | Tennessee (TN)

Provider Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery
• Job Class: Locum Tenens
• Provider Type: Physician Assistant
• Provider Credentials: PA
• Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Number of Positions: 1

Shift Details

• Estimated Start Date: February 9, 2027
• Requested Date of Coverage and Schedule: ASAP (Ongoing). Reason for coverage is a long-term permanent search vacancy.
• Schedule Details: Provider works 8 hours per day. Rounding on assigned patients.
• Call Details: In-House call for assigned patients. Call back % is 1:5. Averages 10 phone consults, 10 patients seen, and 3 admissions per 24 hours.
• Procedures and Duties
  • Assisting in CABG & open heart surgeries
  • Valve repair/replacement
  • EVH/vein harvesting (demonstrated independent ability)
  • SFA exposure and sternotomy closure
  • Critical care management; CV ICU; pre-/post-operative care
  • Impella; EVH; endoscopic radial artery harvesting
  • Sternotomy closure; chest tube placement
  • Arterial/venous sheath placement; central venous line placement
• Certifications Needed: ACLS
• Patient Volume: Averages 10 patients per shift
• Case Mix: Inpatient
• Support Staff: 2 RNs, 1 PA/NP, and 1 MA.
• Supervision: Provider is not required to supervise advance practice providers, residents, or teaching.
• EMR: Cerner

Additional Details

• License: An active Tennessee state license is required.
• Willing to License: No
• Estimated Privileging Timeline: 90 days

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Physician Assistant to join our cardiovascular and thoracic surgery team. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and have the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.