Inpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant - Open to Weekend Only Coverage in Pennsylvania

This Pennsylvania hospital seeks an experienced Physician Assistant for inpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery coverage. Join a specialized surgical team providing critical support for adult patients during this ongoing interim assignment.

Highlights

• Temporary privileges available for an accelerated start
• Minimal night call volume as surgeons take first call
• High autonomy with 1-2 surgical cases per day
• Opportunity for long-term ongoing coverage

Practice Setting

• Inpatient surgical hospital
• Dedicated adult patient population
• Collaborative surgical environment

Schedule

• Only 14 shifts per month still available
• Flexible block scheduling including 1 week on/1 week off
• Weekend-only coverage options available to fit your schedule
• Night and weekend call rotation included

Procedures and Cases

• First assist for Cardiothoracic surgeries
• Endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)
• Use of Vasoview Hemopro 2 and Olympus HD equipment

Requirements

• Pennsylvania license required
• Minimum 24 months of experience
• Active ACLS and BLS certifications

Credentialing Requirements

• 90-day standard credentialing timeframe
• Temporary privileges available for qualified candidates

Travel accommodations

• Professional travel and lodging provided
• Comprehensive malpractice insurance included
• Full credentialing support from our internal team

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