Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Surgery-Thoracic
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
2/26/24
Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Charleston, WV
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: May 23, 2024 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shift Schedule: Tues, Thurs & Fri
• Call Schedule:
- Mon & Wed: 7a-3p
- Weekends: 7a-12p; flexible
• Patient Demographics: Adults, Geriatrics
• Patient Volume: 25+
• Rounding included: Yes
• Procedures:
- Pulling chest tube, Part flushes, S-P drain removal
- Anticoagulant bridging for perioperative
- Staple/Suture removal, Chest tube management
• Skills/Duties:
- Respiratory, GI assessments
- PET, CT X-rays, managing chest tubes including pulling; spirometry
• EMR: Cerner
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active WV License
• BC
• DEA
• ACLS, BLS