Locums Cardiovascular APP need in PA
Austin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Surgery-Cardiovascular
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Du Bois, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/20/24
Job Title: Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant
Location: Dubois, PA
Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital
Contract Duration: 6 months
Position Overview:
- Specialty: Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (10-hour shifts), with call every 3rd weekend and every 3rd night
- Average Daily Census: 10-12 patients
- Support Team: 2 surgeons, 2 Physician Assistants (PA), 1 Clinical Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
- Work Setting: Hospital (OR & Rounding) and Clinic
- Procedures: Cardiac and vascular surgeries, including CABG, TAVR, AAA, AVR, MVR; first assist and vein harvesting; bedside procedures
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform cardiovascular procedures and surgeries, including CABG, TAVR, AVR, MVR, and AAA
- Assist in the operating room and provide first assist with endoscopic vein harvesting
- Round on patients in the hospital and support the cardiovascular clinic
- Participate in call rotation (every 3rd weekend, every 3rd night)
- Manage a patient load of approximately 10 patients per day (including OR cases and floor rounds)
Requirements:
- Board Certification: Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant (BC)
- State License: Pennsylvania (required)
- Certifications:
- ACLS (required)
- BLS (required)
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in cardiovascular surgery and related procedures
- Charting Experience: Cerner (Inpatient) and GE (Outpatient)
Compensation:
- Bill Rate: $130.00 per hour
- Call Back Rate: $200.00 per hour
- Night Call Rate: $520.00 per shift
- 24-Hour Weekend Call Rate: $920.00 per day
Additional Information:
- Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 days
- Hospital Beds: 272
- Patient Population: Adult patients
- EMR Systems: Cerner (Inpatient), GE (Outpatient)