Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking an experienced Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide inpatient coverage in Springfield, Ohio. This opportunity involves caring for adult and geriatric cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients in a Level II Trauma Center.

Position Highlights

Practice Setting: 100% inpatient

Patient Population: Adult and geriatric

Average Daily Census: Approximately 20–26 patients

Trauma Level: Level II

EMR: Epic

Schedule & Call

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Weekday Floor Call/Beeper Call: 3:00 PM–7:00 AM

Weekend Coverage: Required

Saturday & Sunday: 24-hour onsite support with floor call and/or OR call

Call Types: In-house and beeper/phone call

Responsibilities

Provide post-operative care for cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients

Round on and manage hospitalized patients

Assist in cardiothoracic and vascular surgical procedures

Provide emergency surgical support as needed

Evaluate and manage consults and referrals from the Emergency Department, Cath Lab, and hospital providers

Perform vein harvesting for cardiac bypass procedures

Retrieve vascular tissue for use as bypass conduits

Order and interpret diagnostic tests

Write prescriptions as appropriate

Coordinate patient care with surgeons, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team

Requirements

Board Certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Vascular Surgery experience required

Active Ohio license required at the time of submission

Candidates needing to obtain an Ohio license will not be considered

Active ACLS certification

Active DEA registration