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Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
Locum Tenens

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Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Position Overview

Both days and nights needed 7a to 7p and 7p to 7a, 7 days per week. Rounding in ICU, pre and post-cardiac surgery, will manage patients coming off of vents. Taking care of patients who are coming out of the OR with open hearts, vats and lung cases. There are an average of 10-15 patients on the service at any time. OR experience with vein harvesting strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Day: 7a-7p

Night: 7p-7a

Rounding on assigned patients in the ICU

Managing pre and post-cardiac surgery patients

Caring for patients coming off ventilators

Managing patients post-operatively from open heart, VATS, and lung procedures

Candidate Requirements

Board certification required (Certified minimum)

Licensed in TX or IMLC

Fellowship preferred

ACLS and BLS certifications required

OR experience with vein harvesting strongly preferred

Organizational Highlights

Temporary privileges available

Epic EMR system

Level 1 trauma facility

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