PA-Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

JOB OVERVIEW Job Id: L-PA-05829 Profession: Physician Assistant Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Memphis, TN Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing Coverage Type: Clinical only Shift Schedule: 8 hrs Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: 10 patients/day Admissions: 3 Rounding: Assigned Patients Phone Consults: 10 FACILITY INFORMATION EMR: Cerner Support Staff: RNs: 2, MA: 1, PA/NP: 1 Is Hospital Stroke Certified? Yes PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: No Temporary Privileges Available: Yes JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: BC Licenses: Active TN license or willing to obtain Certification: ACLS Fellowship: Preferred Current NPDB report/clean record in the past 10 years Duties & Responsibilities Assist in CABG and open heart surgeries, including valve repair/replacement. Perform EVH/vein harvesting and endoscopic radial artery harvesting. Provide critical care management in CV ICU. Perform pre- and post-operative care for cardiovascular patients. Perform procedures such as sternotomy closure, chest tube placement, arterial/venous sheath placement, and central venous line placement.