Locum Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum NP/PA — Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Patient population: Adults (100% inpatient)

• Setting: Inpatient hospital-based, Trauma Level 2

• Coverage: Varied shifts with occasional weekday coverage; nights, weekends, and on-call

• EMR: Epic

• Support: Cardiothoracic Surgery/Heart Team

Role Description & Responsibilities

You will provide pre-op physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, assist in cardiothoracic surgery, write prescriptions, coordinate care, and perform rounding. You will also provide on-call coverage, including weekend rounding on Saturday and Sunday followed by subsequent on-call coverage.

Required Procedures

• Suture removal

• Chest tube insertions

• Endoscopic retrieval

• Assistance in cardiothoracic surgery

Requirements

• Board Certified

• Active Pennsylvania PA license

• ACLS and BLS

• Local provider required; no new graduates

• NPDB report within 30 days of active

Benefits

Locum position with varied shifts and on-call coverage.