About this opportunity
WhiteCoat Locums lists this Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant opportunity in altoona, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Facility in Altoona, PA seeking Cardiac Surgery APP locums coverage Rates: $150/hr Opportunity Highlights Schedule: Primarily Monday Friday, 7:30 AM 4:00 PM.
Call Potential: Possible need for weeknight and 24-hour weekend call (reserved for OR emergencies). Please indicate call availability in your presentation.
Team Environment: Work alongside an experienced Cardiac Surgeon in a collaborative, hospital-based clinic setting.
EMR: Epic Bridges.
Privileging: Full privileges available with an estimated 60-day timeframe.
Clinical Responsibilities Your typical day will transition from high-acuity surgical care to specialized outpatient follow-up: Inpatient Care: Early morning ICU rounding on post-operative patients, followed by hospital floor consults and charting.
Operating Room: Serving as OR 1st Assistant for a variety of cardiac cases. Vein harvesting experience is highly preferred.
Outpatient Clinic: Mid-day clinic (typically 11:00 AM 3:00 PM) focusing on wound checks, suture/staple removal, wound vac placement, and pre/post-op evaluations.
Tele-medicine: Coordinating video visits with the Pittsburgh Thoracic team to assess patients for local management versus transfer for surgical intervention.
Typical Case Mix: CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)
AVR, MVR, TVR (Valve Replacements/Repairs)
Convergence procedures and Myxoma removal
Pericardial windows
Provider Requirements Credential: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of specialized experience in Cardiac Surgery. Must have proficiency in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Board Status: Board Certified (Required).
Licensure: Active Pennsylvania State License (Required). IMLC is considered.
Certifications: Active ACLS and BLS (Required).
Technical Skills: Proficiency in vein harvesting and surgical first-assisting is a significant advantage.
About WhiteCoat Locums: - Physician owned and led agency - Highest-Pay rates on the market - $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail - 100% transparency
Worksite address
altoona, PA, 16601, US
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