About this opportunity
Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. lists this Surgery - General Physician Assistant opportunity in lexington, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking a LocumsCardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide primarily weekend coverage and vacation relief in Lexington,Kentucky. The ideal candidate will be experienced in cardiothoracic surgery andproficient in first assisting with major cardiac and thoracic procedures.
This role includes responsibilities in the operating room,telemetry, and ICU , as well as inpatient rounding, procedures,and surgical duties.
Position Highlights 24-hour coverage
Primarily weekend coverage and vacation relief
Approximately 1-2 call days per week
Approximately 1 weekend of call per month
Weekend call runs Friday at 7:00 AM through Monday at 7:00 AM
OR, telemetry, and ICU responsibilities
Inpatient rounding and procedures
First assisting in:
CABG
AVR
MVR
Thoracotomy and lung resection cases
Requirements Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Prior Cardiothoracic Surgery experience required
Proficient with first assisting in cardiac and thoracic procedures
Comfortable with OR, ICU, and telemetry responsibilities
Kentucky license required
BLS certification
ACLS certification
DEA registration
Worksite address
lexington, KY, 40502, US
Who can apply
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