Locum - Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic

Specialty: Surgery – Cardiothoracic
Start Date: ASAP

Practice Details

• Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-based
• Average Patient Load: Operate on approximately 2 patients per day; round on 5–12 patients daily (ICU and floor), including consults
• Trauma Designation: None
• EMR System: Cerner

Schedule

• Weekdays: Monday – Friday; 8–10-hour in-house shifts
• Night Call: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Weekend Call: Friday 6:00 PM – Monday 6:00 AM
• Includes rounding from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday
• Coverage Needs: Weekday, weekend, and night call coverage (varied shifts)

Required Procedures

• Retrieval of vascular tissues for use as a bypass conduit
• Endoscopic retrieval
• Chest tube insertions
• First assist in the OR for cardiac surgery

Primary Responsibilities

• Rounding and coordination of patient care
• Assist in surgery
• Diagnose and treat illnesses
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Write prescriptions
• Perform suture removal

Requirements

• NCCPA Certification – Required
• Active New Jersey License – Required (no time for licensing)
• CSR – Required
• Minimum 2–3 years of cardiothoracic surgery experience, including proficiency in Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) and first assist – Required
• Experience using Cerner EMR – Preferred
• BLS and ACLS Certifications – Required
• Mileage and tolls reimbursed; lodging available for the right candidate

Credentialing

• Estimated timeframe: 60 days

Job Type: Contract

Experience:

• Cardiothoracic Surgery : 2 years (Required)
• Cerner EMR : 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• NCCPA Certification (Required)
• New Jersey License (Required)
• CSR (Required)
• BLS, ACLS Certification (Required)
• PA-C (Required)

Work Location: In person