Lucrative Locum Tenens Opportunity in Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Specialties: Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular Surgery, Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery


• Department: Cardiothoracic Surgery


• Start Date: 06-01-2024


• End Date: 12-01-2024


• Location: Near Eloy, AZ


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


• Provider Type: Advanced Practice


• Request Type: Locum Tenens


• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Plus Call


• EMR System: Athena for practice, Cerner for hospital


• Practice Setting: Outpatient, Inpatient

Practice Details:

• Shift Schedule: Monday to Friday, hours may vary (typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), some weekends required.


• Length of Assignment: At least 3 months.


• Ideal Work Schedule: Monday to Friday with flexible hours.


• Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, AZ License.


• Call Schedule: Assistance with rounding on weekends may be needed but no formal call.


• EMR System: Athena for practice, Cerner for hospital.


• Decision Making Timeline: Immediate need, ASAP decision required.


• MDs on Site: One Cardiothoracic Surgeon with support staff.


• OR First Assist: Not required.


• EVH System: Not applicable for this position.


• Percentage of Duties: 40% hospital, 40% clinic, 20% ICU/rounding.


• ICU Responsibilities: Rounding on Cardiothoracic Surgery patients in the hospital.


• Number of Surgeons: Working with one Cardiothoracic Surgeon.


• Support Staff: Available on-site.

Description/Other Details:

• Seeking Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery PA/NP licensed in AZ only for a 3-month assignment starting from June 1, 2024.


• The assignment involves providing coverage at Tucson AZ, St. Mary’s, and St. Joseph’s hospitals, along with the Carondelet St. Mary’s Multispecialty office clinic.


• The provider will primarily handle outpatient and inpatient cases, with no admissions required.


• Temporary privileges are not available, and candidates must have an AZ license.


• Certification in ACLS, BLS, and DEA is required.


• The provider will assist with rounding on weekends as needed, but no formal call schedule is in place.


• Experience with Athena EMR for practice and Cerner EMR for hospital is preferred.

This is a unique opportunity for a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to contribute their expertise in Cardiothoracic Surgery. If you meet the credentialing requirements and are available for this assignment, apply now! Job ID: J-207143.