Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW

* Profession: Physician Assistant

* Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

* Job Type: Locums Tenens

* Location: Hartford, CT

* Service Setting: Inpatient

* Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

* Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing

* Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8-hour day shift

* Call Schedule: Night and Weekend call

* Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

* Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

* Patient Demographics: Adolescent/Adult/Geriatric

* Average Daily Volume: 10

* Rounding: Included

* Case Mix: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic

FACILITY INFORMATION

* Trauma Level: Level 1

* EMR System: EPIC

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

* Placement of Central Venous and Dialysis Catheters

* Placement of Arterial Lines and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps

* Endoscopic Retrieval

* **NO BALLOON PUMPS**

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Board: NCCPA Board Certified

* Licenses: Active Connecticut License

* Certifications: BLS, ACLS

* Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience

* Other Qualifications:

* EPIC experience preferred

* Must be able to cover both Saint Francis and Saint Mary's Hospital

* Must be local

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Perform pre-operative physical exams

* Assist in surgery

* Diagnose and treat illnesses

* Order and interpret tests

* Coordinate care and rounding