Locum Tenens Opportunity: Pediatric Cardiothoracic APP Near Allentown, PA (ASAP - Ongoing)

We are actively seeking a Pediatric Cardiothoracic Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for a locum tenens opportunity near Allentown, PA. This role is available ASAP with ongoing coverage needed. If you're an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with a background in pediatric cardiothoracic care, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Position Overview:

• Profession: Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics) or Physician Assistant (Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery)


• Specialty: Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery


• Start Date: ASAP


• Contract Length: Ongoing


• Coverage Type: Call Only


• Shift: Monday through Friday with additional call coverage as needed


• End Date: Ongoing

Schedule Details:

• Days Required: Monday to Friday


• Coverage Type: Call only
  
  
  
  • Call includes trauma-related cardiac injuries and general CV-related questions or admissions
  
  
  
  


• Allowed Holidays: New Year’s Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day


• Practice Setting: Inpatient only (no outpatient work required)

Responsibilities:

• Preoperative, Intraoperative, and Postoperative Care:
  
  
  
  • Provide comprehensive care for pediatric cardiac surgery patients, assisting in preop, intra-op, and postop care
  
  
  • Manage call for trauma-related cardiac injuries and general cardiovascular-related queries or admissions
  
  
  
  


• Rounding:
  
  
  
  • Both inpatient rounding and call duties required
  
  
  
  


• Collaboration:
  
  
  
  • Work closely with the cardiac surgery team to ensure the highest level of care for pediatric patients
  
  
  
  


• Call Coverage:
  
  
  
  • Includes call for general cardiovascular cases and trauma-related cardiac injuries
  
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Licensure: Active Pennsylvania license or ability to obtain one (no reimbursement for licensing costs)


• Certifications:
  
  
  
  • BLS and PALS required
  
  
  • ACLS, ABLS, and ATLS not required
  
  
  
  


• Board Certification: Board certification in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery is required for APPs


• Experience: Experience in pediatric cardiothoracic care is essential


• EMR System: EPIC experience preferred

Practice Setting:

• Setting: Inpatient, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Unit


• EMR: EPIC system used for charting and patient care


• Hospital Privileges: Temporary privileges available; credentialing timeframe is 60-90 days

Additional Details:

• Bed Count: 0 for this department


• Patients Per Shift: Varies based on need and call volume


• On-Call Requirements: Trauma-related cardiac cases and general cardiovascular admissions

This locum tenens opportunity offers a unique chance to work with a dedicated pediatric cardiothoracic surgery team. The position is primarily focused on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care of pediatric patients, with additional call responsibilities.

If you’re a Pediatric Cardiothoracic APP looking for an exciting locum tenens opportunity near Allentown, PA, we encourage you to apply today.

Job ID: j-249482