Locum - NP/PA - Surgeon - Cardiothoracic Lexington

Job description

Location:

Lexington, KY

Lexington, Kentucky offers a vibrant blend of Southern charm and urban amenities, known as the \"Horse Capital of the World\" with beautiful rolling bluegrass countryside. The city boasts a thriving arts and dining scene, a strong sense of community, and is home to the University of Kentucky, making it a wonderful place to live and work.

Facility:

This well-established hospital is part of a respected healthcare network providing comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical services to the Lexington community. The facility offers an inpatient and OR setting with strong support for surgeons and utilizes Epic EMR for streamlined clinical documentation.

Opportunity:

NP/PA - Surgeon - Cardiothoracic

Job Details:

Seeking a certified Physician Assistant proficient in first assisting with CABG, AVR, MVR, and thoracotomy/lung resection cases

OR duties including surgical CT, vein harvest, and chest tube placement

Telemetry and ICU duties required in addition to OR responsibilities

Call duties include 1-2 call days per week and one weekend per month (Friday 7am - Monday 7am)

Weekend duties include inpatient rounds, procedures, and surgery coverage

Schedule: Monday - Friday day shift (7am - 7pm) with night call (7pm - 7am)

Weekend shifts are 24-hour shifts (7am - 7am)

Patient volume is approximately 1-2 surgeries daily

PRN/as-needed position with inpatient and OR setting

EMR: Epic

Active Kentucky state license required

Board Certification required

ACLS, BLS, and DEA certifications required

Must be able to be credentialed at the facility; credentialing timeframe is 90-110 days

Must be available and able to perform required procedures without restrictions

Compensation:

Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.

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Worksite address

lexington, KY, 40598, US

Who can apply

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