Locum - Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic Hartford, CT

Locum Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Hartford, Connecticut

365 Healthcare is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant for a cardiothoracic surgery locum tenens opportunity in Hartford, Connecticut. This inpatient assignment offers a long-term contract with a high-acuity cardiothoracic surgery team across two major hospital campuses.

Coverage is needed beginning in July with a projected assignment length of 612 months.

Schedule

Monday Friday 8-hour day shifts Potential night call coverage Potential 24-hour call shifts Weekend coverage as part of the schedule Long-term assignment (612 months)

Practice Overview

Inpatient cardiothoracic surgery service Coverage at two hospital campuses Level I Trauma Center environment Average daily patient census: 10 EMR: Epic Collaborative cardiothoracic surgery team Adult and geriatric patient population

Clinical Responsibilities

Inpatient rounding and patient management Pre-operative evaluations and physical examinations Post-operative patient care Coordination of multidisciplinary care Ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies Assisting in cardiothoracic surgical procedures Suture and staple removal Prescription management Diagnosis and treatment planning Procedural support and bedside interventions

Required Procedures

Providers should be comfortable performing:

• Central venous catheter placement
• Dialysis catheter placement
• Arterial line placement
• Endoscopic vessel harvesting
• Intra-arterial monitoring procedures
• Post-operative cardiothoracic patient management

Practice Environment

High-acuity cardiothoracic surgery program Independent practice with physician support available Teaching hospital environment Advanced surgical and critical care resources Established multidisciplinary care team

Qualifications

NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant Active Connecticut License ACLS Certification BLS Certification Minimum one year of experience Cardiothoracic surgery experience preferred Ability to perform all required procedures and duties Epic experience preferred Must be able to work at both assigned hospital locations Local provider required

Why Partner with 365 Healthcare

Dedicated specialty-specific consultants 24/7 award-winning service NALTO Member Competitive compensation A-rated malpractice coverage Mileage reimbursement