Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: San Francisco, CA

Service Setting: Inpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical Only

Coverage Period: Long-Term Contract (Ongoing)

Clinical Shift Schedule: 2 days per week, 6 hours per day (Monday-Friday, specific days to be confirmed)

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Adults

Rounding: Included

Case Mix: Cardiothoracic surgical patient care including pre-op, intra-op, and post-op management

FACILITY INFORMATION

EMR System: CPRS

Office Equipment Available: Heart lung machine, auto transfusion pump, intra-aortic balloon pump, centrifugal ventricular assist device

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Endoscopic radial vein harvesting

Endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting

Ultrasound-guided arterial and venous access for central line placement

Chest tube and pigtail insertion/removal

Swan-Ganz catheter insertion/removal

Removal of pacing wires

Cardioversion

First and second assist responsibilities in cardiothoracic surgery

Bedside assistant support for robotic procedures

Operation and removal of intra-aortic balloon pump

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses: Active unrestricted license in any U.S. state or territory

Board: NCCPA Certified

DEA: Required

Certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA)

Experience: Must have documented experience with 100+ endoscopic vein harvesting procedures

Other Qualifications: Strong cardiothoracic surgical assisting experience required, no history of license restrictions or disciplinary actions

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgical support and patient management

Perform endoscopic vein harvesting procedures

Assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures as first and second assist

Perform bedside procedures and post-operative patient care

Collaborate with multidisciplinary surgical and inpatient care teams

Ensure timely documentation and adherence to facility protocols

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