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Surgery - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic
TNCardiovascular SurgeryPhysician AssistantJOB-03462
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At a glance
Location
TN
Specialty
Cardiovascular Surgery
Provider type
Physician Assistant
Credential
PA
Board status
Board Certified
Assignment type
Locum Tenens
Estimated start
February 9, 2027
Coverage needed
- Start Date: ASAP (Ongoing). Reason for coverage is a long-term permanent search vacancy.
- Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Plus Call.
About this assignment
Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant | Tennessee (TN)
Provider Details
- Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery
- Job Class: Locum Tenens
- Provider Type: Physician Assistant
- Provider Credentials: PA
- Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Number of Positions: 1
Shift Details
- Estimated Start Date: February 9, 2027
- Requested Date of Coverage and Schedule: ASAP (Ongoing). Reason for coverage is a long-term permanent search vacancy.
- Schedule Details: Provider works 8 hours per day. Rounding on assigned patients.
- Call Details: In-House call for assigned patients. Call back % is 1:5. Averages 10 phone consults, 10 patients seen, and 3 admissions per 24 hours.
- Procedures and Duties
- Assisting in CABG & open heart surgeries
- Valve repair/replacement
- EVH/vein harvesting (demonstrated independent ability)
- SFA exposure and sternotomy closure
- Critical care management; CV ICU; pre-/post-operative care
- Impella; EVH; endoscopic radial artery harvesting
- Sternotomy closure; chest tube placement
- Arterial/venous sheath placement; central venous line placement
- Certifications Needed: ACLS
- Patient Volume: Averages 10 patients per shift
- Case Mix: Inpatient
- Support Staff: 2 RNs, 1 PA/NP, and 1 MA.
- Supervision: Provider is not required to supervise advance practice providers, residents, or teaching.
- EMR: Cerner
Additional Details
- License: An active Tennessee state license is required.
- Willing to License: No
- Estimated Privileging Timeline: 90 days
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Physician Assistant to join our cardiovascular and thoracic surgery team. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and have the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Practice details
- Not solo coverage
- Shift pattern: Day
- Setting: - Shift Details: Provider works 8 hours per day. Rounding on assigned patients.
Case mix
- - Practice Setting: Inpatient
- - Duties: Assisting in CABG & open heart surgeries, valve repair/replacement, EVH/vein harvesting (demonstrated independent ability), SFA exposure, and sternotomy closure. Requires PA with experience as SFA in Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgical procedures; critical care management; CV ICU; pre-/post-operative care; Impella; EVH; endoscopic radial artery harvesting; sternotomy closure; chest tube placement; arterial/venous sheath placement; and central venous line placement. Admissions are required.
Dates & schedule
- Start Date: ASAP (Ongoing). Reason for coverage is a long-term permanent search vacancy. - Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Plus Call.
Licensing & requirements
- Active state license required
- Estimated privileging: 90
- ACLS certification
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