What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate - Locum Tenens position at Affinity Home Health Care Inc?
Role: Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
Responsibilities: Provide inpatient coverage supporting a surgical team with one surgeon and two APPs, handling both floor and operating room duties. Ensure 24-hour call coverage, support clinical protocols, and assist in patient care across settings. Must have prescriptive authority and Endovascular Vein Harvesting certification. Contribute to maintaining quality care and clinical workflows.
Qualifications & Skills: Certification in Endovascular Vein Harvesting is required. Prescriptive authority must be in place prior to coverage. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced inpatient environment. Strong collaboration skills with surgical and clinical teams. Flexibility for call duties.
Key Duties
Responsibilities: Provide inpatient coverage supporting a surgical team with one surgeon and two APPs, handling both floor and operating room duties. Ensure 24-hour call coverage, support clinical protocols, and assist in patient care across settings. Must have prescriptive authority and Endovascular Vein Harvesting certification. Contribute to maintaining quality care and clinical workflows.
Qualifications & Skills: Certification in Endovascular Vein Harvesting is required. Prescriptive authority must be in place prior to coverage. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced inpatient environment. Strong collaboration skills with surgical and clinical teams. Flexibility for call duties.
Key Duties
- Support cardiothoracic surgical procedures and patient management
- Provide inpatient care in a structured APP model
- Participate in 24-hour call coverage
- Maintain clinical protocols and quality standards
- Collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare providers