Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Locums - Saint Louis, Missouri, NP/PA Cardiothoracic Surgery Opening Clinical Role Ongoing, PRN coverage preferred High-acuity Cardiac Surgery ICU and stepdown coverage Adult patients Comprehensive inpatient management of complex pre- and postoperative cardiac surgery patients High degree of autonomy with Cardiac Surgeon and multidisciplinary team collaboration No call

Open Shifts November 2026 November 26-27: Stepdown, 6:00 am-6:30 pm November 28-29: ICU, 6:30 am-7:00 pm

December 2026 December 7-8, 12-14, 24-25: Stepdown, 6:00 am-6:30 pm December 21-23: ICU nights, 6:30 pm-7:00 am

January 2027 January 1-3: Stepdown, 6:00 am-6:30 pm January 1-3:

2 ICU providers needed , 6:30 am-7:00 pm

Practice Setting & Patient Volume Cardiac Surgery ICU and stepdown service Census approximately 12-22 patients Approximately 12-15 primary patients with remaining volume consisting of consults Cardiac Surgeon available and rounds on patients Hospitalist coverage at night Epic EMR Sectra PACS

Clinical Expectations Management of CABG, valve repair/replacement, and aortic surgery patients Daily assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning Arrhythmia and pacemaker management Volume management, diuresis, and electrolyte management Infection surveillance and recognition of clinical deterioration Chest tube and pacing wire removal Surgical drain removal and wound care Admission, discharge, and care coordination

Requirements & Credentialing Board certification required Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required Level I trauma experience required Active Missouri license required; willing to license Compact licensure accepted BLS and ACLS required

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