LT - APP - Cardiothoracic Surg Opening in Fort Wayne, IN
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Radiology-Cardiothoracic
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
6/26/24
Locum Tenens - Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - Fort Wayne, IN (CALL ONLY)
Assignment Details:
Coverage Dates: ASAP - Ongoing
Practice Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Type: Call Only
Holidays Included: New Year's Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Rate: Negotiable (tell us your rate)
Requirements:
Board Certification: Minimum Board Certification Eligible
Licensure: Licensed in IN only
Certifications: ABLS, BLS, PALS
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 2 weeks - 30 days
Additional Information:
Privileges Required: No hospital/surgery center privileges required
Admissions Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
Supervision Required: No
Facility is Stroke Certified
Call Details:
Call Type: In-House
Response Time Required: 30 minutes
Description/Other Details:
The facility needs 2 PAs for Cardiothoracic Surgery with experience in ICU and OR.
Preference for locum to perm candidates for long-term need but open to others for urgent need.
Nocturnal needs: 4:30 PM - 6:00 AM (Monday to Friday), 3:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Saturday), 3:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Sunday).
Active IN license, CSR, and DEA required. Late Q3/Q4 may consider non-licensed APPs.
Start: ASAP
Prefer drive-in candidates for long-term need but flexible with others who can start ASAP when credentialed.
Schedule: 7 on/7 off nights (flexible if candidates can do weekends days and nights only or another stretch of days covering nights only).
Responsibilities include taking calls, first assist to vein harvest, inpatient rounding (ICU).
Not needed for outpatient, inpatient need only.
Current open dates: July 8 - 14, July 27, July 30 - August 4, August 31 - September 2. Flexible on PA's schedule.
This position is ideal for a Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery, looking for a locum tenens opportunity in Fort Wayne, IN. The role involves inpatient care with a focus on ICU and OR responsibilities, under a call-only arrangement. The position demands a highly skilled PA with appropriate certifications and experience in cardiothoracic procedures.