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Locums Cardiac Surgery NP/PA
Location:
Altoona, Pennsylvania Position Type:
Locum Tenens Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a cardiac surgery background
for a locum tenens opportunity in Altoona, PA. This role includes a mix of inpatient, outpatient, ICU, and potential OR responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing post-operative cardiac surgery patients and working collaboratively with cardiac and thoracic surgery teams. Clinical Responsibilities
Morning ICU rounding on post-operative cardiac surgery patients Inpatient floor consults and ongoing patient management Possible OR first assist and/or vein harvesting (if needed) Coverage of outpatient cardiac cath lab consults as applicable Outpatient clinic duties, typically 11:00am-3:00pm, including: Wound checks Pre- and post-operative visits Annual aneurysm evaluations Wound vac placement Suture and staple removal Occasional telephone/video visits Documentation shared with supervising physician Call Responsibilities (if required)
Weeknight call: OR emergencies only (surgical patients, ECMO initiation, pericardial window) Weekend call: 24-hour coverage (7a-7a) for OR emergencies only Possible weekend inpatient rounding for discharge orders and care coordination Possible coordination of video consults with thoracic surgery specialists in Pittsburgh; all orders and transfers managed by the attending or thoracic surgery team Schedule
Monday-Friday Hospital and clinic-based Call coverage possible if the need arises Requirements
Board Certified or truly Board Eligible NP or PA Post-training experience in Cardiac Surgery required Inpatient and outpatient experience required Vein harvesting and/or OR assist experience strongly preferred RecruitWell Provides
"A"-rated malpractice insurance Weekly direct deposit Professional onboarding and credentialing Prepaid travel and lodging 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
Location:
Altoona, Pennsylvania Position Type:
Locum Tenens Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a cardiac surgery background
for a locum tenens opportunity in Altoona, PA. This role includes a mix of inpatient, outpatient, ICU, and potential OR responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing post-operative cardiac surgery patients and working collaboratively with cardiac and thoracic surgery teams. Clinical Responsibilities
Morning ICU rounding on post-operative cardiac surgery patients Inpatient floor consults and ongoing patient management Possible OR first assist and/or vein harvesting (if needed) Coverage of outpatient cardiac cath lab consults as applicable Outpatient clinic duties, typically 11:00am-3:00pm, including: Wound checks Pre- and post-operative visits Annual aneurysm evaluations Wound vac placement Suture and staple removal Occasional telephone/video visits Documentation shared with supervising physician Call Responsibilities (if required)
Weeknight call: OR emergencies only (surgical patients, ECMO initiation, pericardial window) Weekend call: 24-hour coverage (7a-7a) for OR emergencies only Possible weekend inpatient rounding for discharge orders and care coordination Possible coordination of video consults with thoracic surgery specialists in Pittsburgh; all orders and transfers managed by the attending or thoracic surgery team Schedule
Monday-Friday Hospital and clinic-based Call coverage possible if the need arises Requirements
Board Certified or truly Board Eligible NP or PA Post-training experience in Cardiac Surgery required Inpatient and outpatient experience required Vein harvesting and/or OR assist experience strongly preferred RecruitWell Provides
"A"-rated malpractice insurance Weekly direct deposit Professional onboarding and credentialing Prepaid travel and lodging 24/7 dedicated recruiter support