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Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

WhiteCoat Locums

Facility in Altoona, PA seeking Cardiac Surgery APP locums coverage Rates: $150/hr Opportunity Highlights
  • Schedule: Primarily Monday Friday, 7:30 AM 4:00 PM.
  • Call Potential: Possible need for weeknight and 24-hour weekend call (reserved for OR emergencies). Please indicate call availability in your presentation.
  • Team Environment: Work alongside an experienced Cardiac Surgeon in a collaborative, hospital-based clinic setting.
  • EMR: Epic Bridges.
  • Privileging: Full privileges available with an estimated 60-day timeframe.
Clinical Responsibilities Your typical day will transition from high-acuity surgical care to specialized outpatient follow-up:
  • Inpatient Care: Early morning ICU rounding on post-operative patients, followed by hospital floor consults and charting.
  • Operating Room: Serving as OR 1st Assistant for a variety of cardiac cases. Vein harvesting experience is highly preferred.
  • Outpatient Clinic: Mid-day clinic (typically 11:00 AM 3:00 PM) focusing on wound checks, suture/staple removal, wound vac placement, and pre/post-op evaluations.
  • Tele-medicine: Coordinating video visits with the Pittsburgh Thoracic team to assess patients for local management versus transfer for surgical intervention.
Typical Case Mix:
  • CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)
  • AVR, MVR, TVR (Valve Replacements/Repairs)
  • Convergence procedures and Myxoma removal
  • Pericardial windows
Provider Requirements
  • Credential: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of specialized experience in Cardiac Surgery. Must have proficiency in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Board Status: Board Certified (Required).
  • Licensure: Active Pennsylvania State License (Required). IMLC is considered.
  • Certifications: Active ACLS and BLS (Required).
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in vein harvesting and surgical first-assisting is a significant advantage.
About WhiteCoat Locums: - Physician owned and led agency - Highest-Pay rates on the market - $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail - 100% transparency

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Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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