Physician Assistant (CVICU) – Locum Tenens

Quick Facts

• Role: Physician Assistant (Cardiovascular ICU / CVICU)

• Setting: Inpatient

• Location: East Texas (Level I Trauma facility)

• Shifts: 7a–7p and 7p–7a

• Patient volume: 10–15 patients on the service at any time

• EMR: EPIC

Description

Locum Tenens PA needed for CVICU coverage in East Texas. You will round in the ICU and manage patients pre- and post-cardiac surgery, including patients coming off ventilators after OR cases (open heart, valve, and thoracic/lung procedures). Coverage includes an average of 10–15 patients on the service.

Responsibilities

• Perform ICU rounding

• Care for patients pre- and post-cardiac surgery

• Manage patients coming off of ventilators

• Provide care for patients returning from the OR (open heart/valve and lung cases)

• Support ongoing management for 10–15 patients on service

Requirements

• Texas PA license

• Experience with post-operative cardiac ICU patients

Benefits

• Travel assistance and credentialing support (as needed)

• Malpractice coverage provided