Pediatrics Physician Assistant

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VHS is looking for a qualified Physicians Assistant - Cardiology.

• City: Dallas
• State: TX
• Start Date: Pending Privileges
• End Date: TBD
• Description: Job ID #: Specialty: Physician Assistant- Cardiology PediatricContract Length: 3 months ongoing Shift Details: 5x8s - No call Schedule: 5x8s - No Call Work Details:Support Staff: The CICU is staffed by Critical Care/Cardiology Fellows and Advanced Practice Providers APPs with no resident coverage. All front-line providers report directly to the attending physician. Weekdays: 6 front-line providers FLPs plus 1 APP resource 1:6 provider-to-patient ratio. APPs write daily progress notes. Weekends: 3 FLPs cover both units 1:10 main and 1:12 IMU provider-to-patient ratios. Notes required for admissions discharges and procedures only. Nights: 3 FLPs with similar ratios documentation limited to admissions procedures and significant events.Patients per day: 20-bed main CICU and a 12-bed Intermediate Care Unit IMUPatient Population/clinical scope: Patient population includes a wide range of congenital and acquired cardiac conditions specializing in: Pre- and post-operative surgical care Pediatric heart failure and transplant management Advanced mechanical circulatory support PediMag CentriMag HeartMate 3 Impella ECMO and renal replacement therapies including Aquadex Pulmonary hypertension management Electrophysiology: temporary and permanent pacemaker managementDepartment Description: Main CICU 20 beds: Reserved for the highest acuity patients requiring intensive monitoring complex post-operative care and advanced support therapies such as ECMO CRRT and ventricular assist devices. IMU 12 beds: Traditionally for lower acuity patients the IMU is evolving into a higher-acuity step-down setting. Patients may be intubated on a limited basis or managed with tracheostomy and ventilator support ventricular assist devices and continuous infusions milrinone PGE low dose epi etc. The unit is staffed by the same critical care-trained nurses and held to the same clinical care standards as the main CICU.EMR: TBDHospital Bed size: 32-bed Procedural competencies: APPs are required to independently perform essential bedside procedures including: Removal of chest tubes cardiac lines pacing wires and surgical drainsAdditional procedural capabilities are requested but not required: Insertion of chest tubes arterial and central lines and endotracheal intubationPractice Setting:HospitalTravel Logistics:Specific travel client will pay for: Travel and lodging Requirements:Board Certification: BC BE must have Acute Care certification no primary careLicense Required: Active Tx License Shift Info: Night 5x8-Hour 19:00 - 07:00
• 1099 Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rates (W-2 Pay Packages available upon request)
• Certification Requirements: Please confirm credential requirements with VHS upon application.

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Benefits Include:

• Competitive 1099 Pay Packages
• A+ rated Malpractice Insurance Carrier, including tail coverage
• Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit
• Robust Referral Bonus Program
• 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS
• Dedicated recruiter for all assignment needs
• Dedicated in-house credentialing and compliance team
• Licensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicable
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VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply