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.