Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - General/Other in St. Louis, MO

Physician Assistant | Surgery - General/Other
Location: St. Louis, MO
Employer: Alumni Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Specialty  



State MO



Location 3635 Vista Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63110



Requirements Varies Job ID: Coverage Details: • Coverage needed per month 24hr / hourly shifts / shifts call etc: varies 12-hour shifts: • Stepdown 9/12 9/13 9/14 • Stepdown 10/3-10/4 • Stepdown 10/12-10/16 • Stepdown 11/5-11/8 • Stepdown 11/30-12/2 • Stepdown 12/24-12/25 • Stepdown 1/1/27-1/3/27 • Frequency of any Call needed: none • Start and End Date: ongoing • Schedule Details: start / end times days of the week etc: 0600 - 1830 Work Details: • Support staff: cardiac surgeon available will round on patients hospitalist team covers at night • Department Description: Cardiac Surgery Stepdown • Patient Volume: Census 12-22 mix of primary and consults ~12-15 primary rest consults • Patient Age Group: Adult • EMR/Documentation System: EPIC • PAC system if applicable: Sectra • Special Procedures/Unit Details: High acuity must be proficient with admit/discharging patients typical APP procedures - removal of chest tube/pacing wires • Special Equipment Used: NA Requirements: • Provider type MD/DO or NP/PA: NP/PA • Board Certifications Req’d: Yes • Fellowship Req’d: NA • State Licenses Req’d: Yes • Certifications Req’d? BLS / ACLS / etc: BLS/ACLS • Specific Skills Req’d: comprehensive management of cardiac surgery patients – CABG valve repair and replacement aortic surgery daily assessment and diagnosis and treatment planning management of arrhythmias proficient with pacemakers volume management and diuresis electrolyte abnormalities infection surveillance interpretation of data and synthesis chest tube management removal of surgical drains wound care care coordination and discharge planning recognition of clinical deterioration and timely escalation effective communication skills and professionalism • CSR Req’d: no • DEA Req’d: no • Minimum Experience Req’d # of years: 2 years’ experience / Trauma Level I experience required • Any additional requirements/details to screen for: Seeking an experienced NP/PA to provide coverage for a high-acuity Cardiac Surgery stepdown service – the APP functions as an integral member of the Cardiac Surgery team providing comprehensive inpatient management of complex pre-post operative cardiac surgery patients. The role requires an APP who is comfortable practicing with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating with cardiac surgeons and the multi-disciplinary team. Credentialing/Privileging Timeframe: temporary privileges okay if clean background Are you willing to license: yes Is IMLC/compact licensure accepted: yes Which travel is billable airfare / hotel / rental car / mileage / etc: all Preferred hotels/lodging in the area: NA Shift Info: Day 5x8-Hour 06:00 - 18:30



Schedule Day 5x8-Hour (06:00 - 18:30)



Dates Needed 2026-09-12T04:00:00+00:00 - 2027-03-13T04:00:00+00:00



Alumni Healthcare Staffing offers:

• Weekly Direct Deposits
• Travel and Lodging Provided if Needed
• A+ Rated Malpractice Coverage
• 24/7 Availability of your Recruiting Consultant & Credentialing Staff