Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery-NP/PA

JOB OVERVIEW

* Profession: NP/PA

* Specialty: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery-NP/PA

* Job Type: Locum Tenens

* Location: Billings, MT

* Service Setting: Inpatient

* Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

* Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing

* Shift Schedule: Full-time/minimum 1 week on, 1 week off; 4 x 10-hr shifts (7a–4p)

* Call Schedule: Mon–Fri, 4p–7a; Weekends (1:5)

* Call Type: Beeper

* Call Ratio: 1:4

* Call Response Time: 20 mins

* Call-back: 20%

* Reason for Coverage: Vacancy

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

PATIENT INFORMATION

* Patient Volume: 8 

* Rounding: Assigned Patients

* Phone Consults: 2

FACILITY INFORMATION

* EMR System: Cerner

* Support Staff: RNs: 6, MAs: 1, PA/NPs: 4, Office Staff: 1

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Board: BC/BE

* Licenses: Active MT or IMLC

* Certifications: BLS, ACLS (AHA)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assist in the OR for Cardiothoracic and Vascular procedures & IP rounding on assigned patients

* Manage call responsibilities including OR/Inpatient call and weekend coverage

* Provide comprehensive care to cardiovascular surgery patients

* Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for patient management