Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Location: Clinton Township, MI Job Type: Locum Tenens

Overview: A hospital-based opportunity is available for a Physician Assistant with cardiothoracic surgery experience. This role focuses on assisting in the operating room and supporting surgical cases in a collaborative, physician-led environment.

Compensation: Regular hourly rate $180, night call $400 pager fee and $230/hr call back

Schedule:

7:00 AM 5:00 PM Call schedule varies (rotational) Call ratio: 1:4

Practice Details:

Setting: Inpatient / Operating Room Trauma Level: II Patient Population: Adult EMR: Epic Supervision: Physician present in the OR (no independent practice)

Patient Volume:

4 8 patients per day

Responsibilities:

Primary role: First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures Perform and assist with procedures including: Central venous and dialysis catheter placement Arterial line placement Intra-aortic balloon pump placement Vascular tissue retrieval for bypass conduit Endoscopic vessel harvesting Chest tube insertions Thoracentesis

Requirements:

NCCPA Board Certified Required Active Michigan License (in hand; no pending licenses) Required ACLS & BLS (AHA) Required Minimum 1 year of cardiothoracic OR experience Required No new graduates Robotic experience Preferred

Credentialing:

Estimated timeframe: days