Surgery - Thoracic Physician Assistant

Position: Locum Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: New Jersey
Practice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-based
Dates of Coverage: ASAP

• Average patients per day: Operate on 2/day; round on 5 12 patients/day (ICU and floor), including consults

• Required Procedures:

  • Retrieval of vascular tissues for bypass conduit

  • Endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)

  • Chest tube insertions

  • First assist in cardiac surgery

• Weekdays: Monday Friday, 8 10 hr in-house

• Night Call: 6 PM 6 AM

• Weekend Call: Friday 6 PM Monday 6 AM, rounding 7 AM 12 PM Saturday & Sunday