Cardiothoracic PA – Locums – Elwood, MO
Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Radiology-Cardiothoracic
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Elwood, Missouri, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/04/24
Start Date: December 24, 2024
End Date: June 2025
Call Hours: 24-hour call
Clinic Hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM (8-10 patients per day)
Position Details:
Primary focus is on surgery and OR call, which is the highest priority.
The PA will not handle admissions but will perform H&P and similar duties.
Responsibilities include ICU, floor, clinic, and OR support, as well as vein harvesting, chest tube placement, arterial lines, and bedside procedures.
Experience with CT surgery is essential; robotics for lungs is a plus.
Patient Load: 8-10 patients per day.
The practice is focused exclusively on CT surgery (no vascular surgery cases).
Requirements:
License: Missouri state license preferred
Certifications: DEA required, BLS, ACLS