Locum - Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic Needed in Atlantic City, NJ

Job description

Job Title: Physician Assistant – Cardiothoracic Surgery
Location: Atlantic City, NJ
Profession: Physician Assistant
Specialty: Surgery – Cardiothoracic
Start Date: ASAP

Practice Details

Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-based

Average Patient Load: Operate on approximately 2 patients per day; round on 5–12 patients daily (ICU and floor), including consults

Trauma Designation: None

EMR System: Cerner

Schedule

Weekdays: Monday – Friday; 8–10-hour in-house shifts

Night Call: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Weekend Call: Friday 6:00 PM – Monday 6:00 AM

Includes rounding from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday

Coverage Needs: Weekday, weekend, and night call coverage (varied shifts)

Required Procedures

- Retrieval of vascular tissues for use as a bypass conduit

- Endoscopic retrieval

- Chest tube insertions

- First assist in the OR for cardiac surgery

Primary Responsibilities

. Rounding and coordination of patient care

. Assist in surgery

. Diagnose and treat illnesses

. Order and interpret diagnostic tests

. Write prescriptions

. Perform suture removal

Requirements

NCCPA Certification – Required

Active New Jersey License – Required (no time for licensing)

CSR – Required

Minimum 2–3 years of cardiothoracic surgery experience, including proficiency in Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) and first assist – Required

Experience using Cerner EMR – Preferred

BLS and ACLS Certifications – Required


Credentialing

Estimated timeframe: 60 days

• Shift(s) Description: Weekend shift, Weekday and Night call
• On Call Requirements: Yes
• Estimated Credentialing timeframe: 60 days