JOB OVERVIEW
  

  

    
• Profession: Physician Assistant

    
• Specialty: Surgery Cardiothoracic

    
• Job Type: Locum Tenens

    
• Location: Stuart, FL

    
• Service Setting: Inpatient

    
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

    
• Coverage Period: Oct 12, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027

    
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 6:30a – 3:30p

    
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Minimum 6 nights/month, 7p – 7a | Rotating weekends

    
• Call Type: In-House

    
• Call Ratio: 1:3

    
• Callback Rate: 1-2 per month

  

    PATIENT INFORMATION
  

  

    
• Patient Demographics: Adults, Geriatrics

    
• Patient Volume/Census: 20 patients per day

    
• Rounding: Yes

    
• Case Mix: 75% CABG, 25% valve/aortic surgeries

  

    FACILITY INFORMATON
  

  

    
• EMR SYstem: EPIC

    
• Specialty Backup Available: 3 CT/CV Surgeons

    
• Support Staff Available: Minimum of 4 providers per shift

    
• Reason for Coverage: 2 APPS on FLMA at same time

  

    PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  

  

    
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

    
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

  

    REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  

  

    
• Cardiothoracic Surgery first assist

    
• Endoscopic vein harvesting (Maquet EVH system)

  

  

    JOB REQUIREMENTS
  

  

    
• Licenses: Active FL license or Universal License (IMLC)

    
• Certifications: PA-C, AGACNP

    
• Experience: Proficient as a Cardiothoracic Surgery first assist

    
• Other Qualifications: Fellowship not required; EVH Certification preferred

  

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  

  

    
• Provide first assist in cardiothoracic surgeries, including CABG and valve/aortic procedures.

    
• Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) using the Maquet EVH system.

    
• Round on CVICU and telemetry patients.

    
• Participate in first-call surgical coverage, including night and weekend call (7p – 7a).

    
• Work schedule of 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

  

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