Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - General/Other in Mishawaka, IN

Physician Assistant | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Mishawaka, IN
Employer: Alumni Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Specialty SJ Cardiothoracic Surgery

State IN

Location 611 E. Douglas Rd , Mishawaka, IN

Requirements Saint Joseph is looking for a qualified Locum NP/PA that will work alongside attending Cardiothoracic Surgeons CTSOR only 1st assist - Call for OR only no office with OR call back if needed Average Number of Patients Per Day: 10 outpatient 5-8 inpatientVein harvesting requiredDocumentation System/EMR: EPIC Will not accept new grad preference for experienced NP with CTS knowledge/skills including office bedside and OR. Required in Surgery Write Prescriptions Rounding Order Tests Pre-Op Physical Exams Suture Removal Vein Harvesting Typical day involves rounding in the hospital followed by time in the OR. Assesses patient health status including state of wellness compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the scope of the NP/PA license and/or certification.Provides acute and chronic patient care including but not limited to performing histories physical examinations inpatient and outpatient consultations completing discharge summaries monitoring therapies and medications. Care includes chest tube removal pacing wire removal Cardiac Rehab nutritional needs and wound care suture and staple removal debridement etc.. Complete all documentation related to the above care.Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in consultation with the Cardiovascular Surgeon.Participate in multidisciplinary communication of treatment plans with cardiovascular surgeons referring physicians nursing staff respiratory staff cardiac rehab staff and families.Surgical duties will include but are not limited to vein/artery harvesting using the Maquet system along with 1st Assist duties.Responds to emergencies including use of CPR and ACLS protocols.Documents patient information and care provided in patient record to include progress notes and formulating care plans. 

Schedule M-F 7a-4p + night call 4p-7a.

Dates Needed -

Alumni Healthcare Staffing offers:

• Weekly Direct Deposits
• Travel and Lodging Provided if Needed
• A+ Rated Malpractice Coverage
• 24/7 Availability of your Recruiting Consultant & Credentialing Staff

If you have availability for this job or are interested in other opportunities, please send an updated CV or contact me today.

Danielle Dick