Physician Assistant | Surgery - VascularLocation: Washington Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Vascular Surgery PA in Washington!
We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic for a 90-day assignment in Washington, beginning Jan 11, 2027. This role involves day shifts from 7 AM to 5 PM, complemented by call responsibilities extending into evenings and weekends. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care, including surgical first assisting, morning rounds, medication management, and patient discharge planning, across a variety of cardiovascular and thoracic surgical cases.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Conduct morning rounds, including daily progress notes
- Manage medications and order appropriate labs and studies as needed
- Perform consults, history, and physical examinations
- Discharge patients and complete discharge summaries
- Manage and remove chest tubes
- Attend Multidisciplinary rounds when on call
- Conduct daily clinic for post-operative patients (Monday-Thursday)
- First assist in all procedures
- Perform Endoscopic Vein and Radial Harvesting using Maquet System (Hemopro 2 Vasoview)
- Prepare conduit harvested
- Place appropriate post-operative orders
- Close sternotomy per surgeon preference
- Assist with Robotic Lobectomy and Thymectomy using the Davinci Xi Robot
- Assist with Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
- Assist with Aortic Valve Replacement/TAVR procedures
- Assist with Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement
- Assist with Thoracotomy and VATS procedures
- Assist with Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
- Assist with Aortic Dissection Repair
- Manage ECMO Physician Assistant Workflow
Additional Information
- Board Certifications: Cardiothoracic Surgery
- EMR: Epic
- Call Schedule: Evening call from 5 PM to 7 AM, with weekend call from Friday 5 PM to Monday 7 AM.
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment
- Bolster your CV with a diverse range of experiences, demonstrating adaptability, versatility, and a commitment to excellence.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and specialists across various healthcare settings, gaining insights and perspectives that enrich your professional practice.
- Navigate career transitions or specialty changes with greater ease by gaining exposure to different practice settings and patient populations through locum work.
- Participate in clinical research projects or data collection initiatives during locum assignments, contributing to medical knowledge advancement and evidence-based practice.
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