Acute Care | NP

DuBois, PA 15801

Posted: 10/15/2024 Employment Type: Travel Profession: NP Job Number: 272816 Pay Rate: $5,040 - $5,600 Specialty: Acute Care

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)
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