About this opportunity
Amergis lists this Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery opportunity in concord, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) - Vascular Surgery
Make an Impact in a High-Acuity Surgical Practice
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with cardiovascular, vascular, critical care, or surgical experience for a long-term locum tenens opportunity with a respected hospital-based surgical team.
This position offers a consistent schedule, a collaborative practice environment, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated multidisciplinary team caring for complex vascular surgery patients in an inpatient setting.
Position Highlights
Long-term locum assignment
Inpatient vascular surgery practice
Consistent weekday schedule
No call responsibilities
Epic EMR
Collaborative physician and APP team
Opportunity to manage complex surgical patients and participate in perioperative care
Competitive compensation with travel and lodging assistance available
Responsibilities
Conduct patient assessments, examinations, and daily rounding
Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the attending surgeon
Order and interpret diagnostic studies
Manage pre-operative and post-operative vascular surgery patients
Document patient encounters and treatment plans within the EMR
Educate patients and families regarding conditions, procedures, and treatment plans
Coordinate care with nursing staff, specialists, and ancillary services
Preferred Experience
Vascular Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Critical Care
Surgical APP experience
First assist experience is a plus, but not required
Minimum Requirements
For Physician Assistants
Active Physician Assistant license
NCCPA certification preferred and/or required per state regulations
Minimum one year of APP experience
Current BLS certification
ACLS certification as required
Ability to meet all facility credentialing requirements
For Nurse Practitioners
Active Nurse Practitioner license
National board certification in specialty area as required
Minimum one year of APP experience
Current BLS certification
ACLS certification as required
Ability to meet all facility credentialing requirements
Clinical Experience
Cardiovascular, vascular surgery, cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, or related surgical experience
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Stable, long-duration assignment
Work with an experienced surgical team
High-acuity patient population
Strong clinical support structure
Excellent opportunity to expand vascular surgery experience in a hospital-based setting
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for additional details regarding schedule, compensation, and start timeline.
Who can apply
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