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Locum - Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic - Mishawaka, IN
Sherman, Texas, United States
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Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Surgery-Thoracic
Degree Required Other
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Location Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 6/09/21
Request for a PA Cardiothoracic Surgeon

ASAP - June 2021 at least - 2 weeks per month

Specific dates needed:

  • May 3-16
  • June 1-14
-Schedule will be 5a-5a with 2 weekends per month of weekend call
-Average Number of Patients Per Day: 10 outpatient; 5-8 inpatient
-Vein harvesting required
-Documentation System/EMR: Office: NextGen, MHIN-PCO, Hospital: Cerner [Epic tentative August 2021]
-Will not accept new grad; preference for experienced NP with CTS knowledge/skills including office, bedside and OR.

Required Duties: Assist in Surgery, Write Prescriptions, Rounding, Order Tests, Pre-Op Physical Exams, Suture Removal, Vein Harvesting

Typical day involves rounding in the hospital followed by time in the OR.
• Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (within the scope of the NP/PA license and/or certification).
• Provides acute and chronic patient care including, but not limited to performing histories, physical examinations, inpatient and outpatient consultations, completing discharge summaries, monitoring therapies, and medications. Care includes chest tube removal, pacing wire removal, Cardiac Rehab, nutritional needs and wound care (suture and staple removal, debridement, etc.). Complete all documentation related to the above care.
• Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in consultation with the Cardiovascular Surgeon.
• Participate in multidisciplinary communication of treatment plans with cardiovascular surgeons, referring physicians, nursing staff, respiratory staff, cardiac rehab staff and families.
• Surgical duties will include, but are not limited to, vein/artery harvesting using the Maquet system along with 1st Assist duties.
• Responds to emergencies including use of CPR and ACLS protocols.
• Documents patient information and care provided in patient record to include progress notes and formulating care plans.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
  • Available to work at least 2 weeks per month - Required at time of name clear
  • Active IN license, CSR - Required
  • NO new grads - Required
  • ACLS, BLS, DEA - Required before starting assignment, must be willing to obtain
  • Comfortable with job responsibilities - Required
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • Board Certified
  • Controlled Substance (CSR/CDS)
  • DEA
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
  • Indiana