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Physician Assistant Cardiac Surgery Coverage Needed in North Carolina!
Irving, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Surgery-General
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location North Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 8/09/23

A North Carolina facility is seeking a board certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to assist with acute patient care in the cardiothoracic surgery intermediate unit. The successful candidate will be part of a team of 7 NP/PA providers. Cardiac surgery experience as a nurse or advanced practice provider are preferred. New providers will need to come in the day before scheduled start date for orientation.

Coverage Needed:

  • Starting ASAP for 1-2 months during recruitment
  • Shift times: 6:30am-4:30pm
  • Days vary Monday-Friday and weekend coverage
  • Weekend shifts required depending on schedule needs
  • 4 (10 hour) shifts per week (equivalent to 16 shifts/month)

Job Highlights include:

  • Ability to work with a nationally recognized cardiac surgery team of 6 MDs
  • Established team of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
  • 2 Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants in Intensive Care Unit
  • CVICU team covers nights
  • Average volume: 16-22patients (8-13/APP)
  • Clinical responsibilities include post-operative inpatient and outpatient care and inpatient consults
  • Required procedures include thoracentesis, pulling chest tubes and pacing wires
  • Moonlighting opportunities

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