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

• 90 days

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.