Locum Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We have an immediate need for a locum contract cardiothoracic physician assistant in Upstate New York! Work 24 hour shifts and/or 4 10s per week! Excellent Scheduling Options! This one is going to go quick!

Candidate must have extensive cardiac surgery physician assistant experience including proficiency in Endoscopic Vein Harvesting!

The role is a full continuum of care position with ample OR time, ICU, Pre and Post Operative Care.

Palm Health covers your Mal Practice Insurance, Travel, Lodging, Rental Car or Mileage and MUCH MORE! The contract length shall be a 6 month contract to start and is a full time 40 hour work week minimum!

Position Highlights

• Must be BC/BE with NYS License
• EPIC EMR
• 1:5 to 1:6 Call schedule for 24/7 in housecoverage
• Endoscopic Vein and Artery Harvesting
• OR first and second assisting
• Some outpatient clinic responsibility
• History and physical exams
• Rounding on floor and ICU patients
• census management
• Weeknight/weekend call coverage (floor calls and emergency surgical procedures)
• Inpatient consults
• Bedside procedures (thoracentesis, central/arterial line placement, chest tube insertion/removal, etc.)
• Supportive and congenial working environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible to practice in the state of New York
• 1 - 2+ years of Surgical and/or Cardiacexperience.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience required in Endoscopic Vein
• Be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA certification