Acute Care | NP
100 Hospital Ave DuBois, PA 15801 US
Job Description
Locum APP - Cardiothoracic Surgery ( Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant )
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (Cardiovascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative environment focused on providing exceptional cardiac care to adult patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Support: Collaborate with a team of 2 surgeons, 2 Physician Assistants, and 1 Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) to deliver high-quality care in the Cardiovascular OR and Clinic.
- Patient Care: Manage an average of 3 OR cases daily, including cardiac and vascular surgeries, with additional responsibilities in outpatient and inpatient settings (approximately 10 patients in the office and 10-12 on the floor).
- Procedures: Perform bedside procedures such as CABG, AAA, AVR, and vascular procedures. Must be proficient in the Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) System – Maquet and have training in OR with first assist for endoscopic vein harvesting.
- On-Call Duties: Participate in call rotation every 3rd weekend and every 3rd night.
Requirements
- Qualifications:
- Valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of PA
- Experience in cardiac surgery and proficiency in the required procedures.
- Ability to first assist during cardiac surgery and provide post-surgical care in the CTICU environment
- Skills:
- Expertise in EVH System – Maquet for CABG, TAVR, AAA, AVR, and MVR.
- Ability to perform first assist and bedside procedures.
- Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with Cerner EMR (Inpatient) and GE (Outpatient) systems is preferred.
Practice Setting
- Environment: Hospital setting with responsibilities in the OR and rounding.
- Hospital Size: more than 200 beds.
- Department: Cardiovascular OR & Clinic.
Contract Length: 26 Weeks (6 Months)
Shift Details: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Ten-Hour Shifts
Schedule: Monday - Friday with Call Every 3rd Weekend and Every 3rd Night
Benefits
- Compensation: $5,700-$7,780/ Week
- Health, Vision and Dental
- W2 employment available with company paid malpractice coverage
- 1099 employment available if desired
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Cardiothoracic Critical & Intensive Care
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Surgery
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- On call
- Overtime
Experience:
- Cardiac Surgery: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
- PA-C (Preferred)
- Physician Assistant License (Required)