Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) - Vascular Surgery

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with cardiovascular, vascular, critical care, or surgical experience for a long-term locum tenens opportunity with a respected hospital-based surgical team.

This position offers a consistent schedule, a collaborative practice environment, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated multidisciplinary team caring for complex vascular surgery patients in an inpatient setting.

Position Highlights

Long-term locum assignment, Inpatient vascular surgery practice, Consistent weekday schedule, No call responsibilities, Epic EMR, Collaborative physician and APP team, Opportunity to manage complex surgical patients and participate in perioperative care, Competitive compensation with travel and lodging assistance available

Responsibilities

Conduct patient assessments, examinations, and daily rounding, Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the attending surgeon, Order and interpret diagnostic studies, Manage pre-operative and post-operative vascular surgery patients, Document patient encounters and treatment plans within the EMR, Educate patients and families regarding conditions, procedures, and treatment plans, Coordinate care with nursing staff, specialists, and ancillary services

Preferred Experience

Vascular surgery, Cardiovascular surgery, Cardiothoracic surgery, Critical care, Surgical APP experience, First assist experience is a plus, but not required

Minimum Requirements

For Physician Assistants: Active Physician Assistant license, NCCPA certification preferred and/or required per state regulations, Minimum one year of APP experience, Current BLS certification, ACLS certification as required, Ability to meet all facility credentialing requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: Active Nurse Practitioner license, National board certification in specialty area as required, Minimum one year of APP experience, Current BLS certification, ACLS certification as required, Ability to meet all facility credentialing requirements

Clinical Experience

Cardiovascular, vascular surgery, cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, or related surgical experience

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Stable, long-duration assignment, Work with an experienced surgical team, High-acuity patient population, Strong clinical support structure, Excellent opportunity to expand vascular surgery experience in a hospital-based setting

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for additional details regarding schedule, compensation, and start timeline.