Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant locums opportunity in Pennsylvania in Williamsport, offering inpatient first assist coverage.

Job Description

• One week on, one week off option
• Weekend-only coverage considered
• Surgeons take first overnight call
• Ongoing coverage beginning this summer

Practice Setting

• Inpatient hospital-based cardiothoracic surgery service
• Adult patient population
• Team-based surgical environment
• EPIC EMR

Schedule

• Monday through Friday 7am to 6pm onsite
• Night call 6pm to 7am
• Weekend 24-hour call with daytime rounding
• Approximately 14 shifts per month

Cases and Procedures

• First assist for CABG, AVR, TAVR, aortic and thoracic cases
• Endoscopic vein harvesting required
• 1 to 2 cases per day on average
• Inpatient rounding and post-op management

Requirements

• Physician Assistant with recent cardiothoracic surgery experience
• Active Pennsylvania license
• EVH proficiency

Benefits

• Flights, lodging, rental car, and mileage provided