Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery-PA

JOB OVERVIEW Job Id: A-PA-70589 Profession: Physician Assistant Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Hartford, CT Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Call only Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing Call Schedule: Fri 6PM – Sun 6PM Will provider be working autonomously: Yes Supervising physician present during assignment: No PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric Average Daily Volume: 10 Rounding: Included FACILITY INFORMATION Trauma Level: I EMR: EPIC PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes REQUIRED PROCEDURES Placement of Central Venous and Dialysis Catheters Placement of Arterial Lines and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps Endoscopic Retrieval **NO BALLOON PUMPS** JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: Board-certified PA (NCCPA) Active Connecticut License Certifications: ACLS, BLS Minimum 1 year of experience (no new grads) Must be able to cover both sites (35-mile distance) Must be local Other Qualifications: EPIC experience preferred Duties & Responsibilities Pre-Op Physical Exams Suture Removal Diagnose Illnesses Treat Illnesses Order Tests Interpret Tests Assist in Surgery Write Prescriptions Coordination of Care Rounding