Locum - Physician Assistant - Surgery for Abbington, PA
Spring, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Abington, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/20/24
Location - Abington, PA
Job Title(s) Physician Assistant - Specialized (AP)
Specialty/Dept. Surgery
Contract Start Date Jan 13, 2025
Contract End Date Apr 18, 2025
Requisition Reason Coverage
Days to Credential 60
OnCall yes OnCall Ratio :
Call Specifics
-Clinic call and/or after-hours call: After Hours Call -Call:
Describe how busy call is: Occasional weeknight call back or weekend call in for OR cases a)In-House or Pager: Pager b) How much call back per night: Unpredictable but typically less than 5 times per month.
Description / Comment
CT Surgery PA Needed ASAP **Must Have PA Licensure** **Must Include Bill Rate at Time of Presentation** **Temp Privileges Granted** -Coverage dates needed: one day per week and one weekend per month -Skills required: First assisting in cardiac OR. Need to be able to endoscopically harvest vein for bypass. Open and closure of sternum -Skills preferred (Nice to have but can do without): APP that can also provide coverage for patient management in CVICU # of beds: 2 Cardiac ORs & 19 bed CVICU Patient Volumes: 10-15 OR cases per week Additional Staff (any other physicians, residents, APPs, MAs, etc.): Physicians & APPs Trauma Level: 2 EMR: Epic Other Comments/Additional info: Busy cardiac surgery program that does CABG, mitral valve surgery, aortic valve surgery including TAVR, aortic procedures including aneurysms and dissections, ECMO and LVAD.