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Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant needed for locum opportunity in southern California
Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Surgery-Thoracic
Degree Required Other MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH PhD DHS/DHSc Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital
Location California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 2/25/21
Job Quick Facts
* Specialty: Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant
* Facility Location: Torrance, CA
* Certifications Required: DEA, BLS, ACLS
* License Requirement: CA
* Service Setting: Inpatient
* Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Department Restructuring
* Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours + Call
* Shift Schedule: Mon - Sat, 6:30 AM - 3 PM (Hospital), Tues, 4-6 hours (Clinic)
* Call Schedule: Every week, call coverage during alternating night and weekends call tjime 6 PM - 6 AM
* Call Type: Beeper
* % of practice: 100% Adult, 20% Office/Clinic, 80% Hospital
* No. of patients per day: 1-2 Scheduled, 0-1 Add-on
* No. of physicians in practice: 5 (2 physicians are active), 1 Mid-level
* Mid-level provider is required to supervise mainly the ICU and Progressive Care Unit Cardiothoracic patient care orders and follow-up
* Lab and X-ray onsite
* Support Staff: Surgeons and MA
* Other Information:
- Endoscopic vein harvesting required
- Open heart room; ICU
- Must be experienced in Cardiothoracic Surgery assisting and pre-op/post-op care and management
* Hospital privileges required
* Time needed to obtain privileges: 30 days or emergency privileges
* EMR: Epic
* Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered