Lucrative Locum Tenens Opportunity for Physician Assistant in Cardiothoracic Surgery near WHITMAN, WV
Are you a skilled Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery? We have an exciting locum tenens opportunity near WHITMAN, WV, providing a unique chance to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team. This position offers night shifts, focusing on Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery, with a flexible start date to accommodate your availability.
Position Overview
- Title: Physician Assistant - Surgery Cardiothoracic
- Location: Near WHITMAN, WV
- Shift: Night, 5x8-Hour (19:00 - 07:00)
- Block Schedules: No
- Start Date: 05/23/2024
- Job Duration: 13 weeks
- # of Positions: 1
- Non-Bill. Orientation: 16 hours
- Job ID: j-201105
Specialty Details
- Specialty: Thoracic + Esophageal Surgery
- Start Date: May 23rd, 2024 (Must be this date to hit Med Staff Orientation; next start will be June 4th, 2024)
- Contract Length: At least 3 months
- Shift Details:
- Clinic: Tues, Thurs, Friday
- Call: Mon, Wednesday, 7a-3p (Rounding, writing notes, and discharging)
- Weekends: 7a-12p (Can be flexible on hours)
Work Details
- Amount of Coverage Needed per Month: FTE
- Patients Per Day: 25+
- Patient Population/Age: All ages ranging from 18 to geriatric. Insured, noninsured, and private pay.
- Department Description: Ambulatory Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery
- EMR: Cerner
- Technology: Microsoft, Cerner, AMS connect
- Special Procedures: Pulling chest tube, part flushes, S-P drain removal, anticoagulant bridging for perioperative. Staple/Suture removal, general knowledge, chest tube management.
- Skills Required: Respiratory, GI assessments, general knowledge, PET, CT X-rays, managing chest tubes including pulling; spirometry, multitasking.
Practice Setting
- Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Hospital
Requirements
- Board Certification: Thoracic + Esophageal Surgery
- State License Required: WV
- DEA: Required
- Certifications Preferred: ACLS- AHA
- Certifications Required: BLS; AHA
- Provider Preferences: Good with writing notes and able to have good discharge summaries
Credentialing Timeframe
If you're an experienced and dedicated Physician Assistant ready to embrace a challenging and fulfilling opportunity near WHITMAN, WV, we encourage you to apply now using job ID j-201105. Join our esteemed team and become an integral part of our commitment to providing exceptional patient care in a collaborative and supportive healthcare environment. Your expertise will be highly valued, and your contribution will play a pivotal role in maintaining our high standards of care. Take the next step in your career and make a positive difference with us. We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated healthcare family.