Locum Physician Assistant; PA - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Ohio

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Ohio
Employer:
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

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This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference
  - -PA-OH
• Title:
  
  PA
• Dates Needed:
  Ongoing locum tenens coverage needed
• Shift Type:
  Day Shift; 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:
  Inpatient;
  Clinic; ER
• Call
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Board Certification
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Job Duration:
  Locums

The facility is a respected, academically aligned institution that provides comprehensive cardiac and thoracic services with a collaborative team approach. The medical center features modern OR suites, ICU step-down units, and integrated EMR systems to support advanced cardiovascular care. The organization maintains high standards of patient care while fostering a professional environment for both attending surgeons and experienced APPs.

Ohio offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities including state parks with hiking trails and winter activities such as skating, snow trails, and tobogganing. The region provides cultural attractions including nationally significant museums focused on aviation and music history, along with nature areas and guided walking tours. Winter months feature additional seasonal activities like sleigh rides and indoor recreational programs at various venues throughout the area.

The clinician will work day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., beginning each day by reviewing schedules, checking on ICU and step-down patients, and preparing for surgical cases. Primary responsibilities include assisting in cardiac and thoracic surgeries encompassing both minimally invasive and open procedures, performing endoscopic vein harvesting, and providing support in thoracic cases such as robotic and VATS procedures.

The role requires managing post-operative patients in ICU and step-down units while performing APP-level procedures within established privileges including pacing wire removal and chest tube management. Additional duties involve comprehensive documentation, care coordination, patient transition support, and providing 24-hour call coverage on select weekdays and weekends with weekend and holiday patient rounding responsibilities.

• Case Load/PPD:
  Variable based on facility volume
• Support Staff: 2 cardiac surgeons, 1 thoracic surgeon, 5 PAs
• Patient Population:
  Adults
• Location Type:
  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Government:
  No

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