What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locum Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant position at Palm Health Resources?
We are seeking a Locum Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant (PA) in beautiful Northern Virginia!
This is a full time locum position, we are looking for someone who can do full continuum of care, OR, ICU, rounds, EVH and radial harvesting.
Schedule:
-Monday to Friday (5 weekdays in the OR)
-Shift hours: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
-On-call: One to two nights per week
-Weekend coverage: One or more weekends per month
-Seeking coverage 6 month full time contract starting asap! Both options to extend and provide more coverage!
Responsibilities:
- First assist in CABG, SAVR, and other cardiothoracic procedures.
- Provide comprehensive care, including covering the floor, participating in rounds, and occasional patient visits in the office setting.
- Handle an average of two CABG or SAVR cases per day.
- Experience in Endoscopic Vein Harvesting and full continuum of care is required.
Requirements:
- Certification as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
- Active Virginia state license and DEA certification.
- Prior experience in cardiothoracic surgery required.
- Proficiency in Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) and full continuum of care.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Information:
- This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced cardiothoracic surgery environment while providing essential coverage.
- 1099 contract with competitive compensation (DOE) plus paid malpractice, travel, housing, and credentialing fees.
About Us:
Palm Health Resources is a healthcare recruiting firm determined to provide customized recruitment solutions for the healthcare profession. We have successfully been in business for over 15 years and service some of the most prestigious hospitals in the nation.Our extensive attention to detail, experienced pool of candidates, knowledge of healthcare specialties, and industry relationships sets us apart from other firms. We take pride in our work and the proof is in our results. We believe in finding the right fit that advances careers and improves organizations. Let us focus on your placement so you can focus on patients.Travelers working with our firm benefit from our concierge support teams with dedicated experts to manage their travel/housing, payroll, and credentialing throughout the locum process. As a traveler with our firm, you also have 24/7 access to your recruiter. Our firm exclusively hires experienced healthcare recruiters to ensure our candidates have a wonderful experience. We pride ourselves on offering top-end support to our travelers and clients! Join our network and experience it for yourself.
Apply Today:
If you're a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant with the necessary skills and licensure in Virginia, we'd love to hear from you.Submit your current CV today to learn more about this opportunity and others like it!
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
- Relocation assistance
Experience:
- cardiothoracic surgery: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- PA or ACNP (Required)
- Active Virginia state license and DEA certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Virginia (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Virginia: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Remote