PA-Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

JOB OVERVIEW

* Job Id: L-PA-05829

* Profession: Physician Assistant

* Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

* Job Type: Locum Tenens

* Location: Memphis, TN

* Service Setting: Inpatient

* Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing

* Coverage Type: Clinical only

* Shift Schedule: 8 hrs

* Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search

* Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

PATIENT INFORMATION

* Average Daily Volume: 10 patients/day

* Admissions: 3

* Rounding: Assigned Patients

* Phone Consults: 10

FACILITY INFORMATION

* EMR: Cerner

* Support Staff: RNs: 2, MA: 1, PA/NP: 1

* Is Hospital Stroke Certified? Yes

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

* Hospital Privileges Required: No

* Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Board: BC

* Licenses: Active TN license or willing to obtain

* Certification: ACLS

* Fellowship: Preferred

* Current NPDB report/clean record in the past 10 years

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assist in CABG and open heart surgeries, including valve repair/replacement.

* Perform EVH/vein harvesting and endoscopic radial artery harvesting.

* Provide critical care management in CV ICU.

* Perform pre- and post-operative care for cardiovascular patients.

* Perform procedures such as sternotomy closure, chest tube placement, arterial/venous sheath placement, and central venous line placement.