Awell-established cardiothoracic surgery program in Silverdale, Washington isseeking a Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or NursePractitioner for a 6-9 month assignment. This is an excellent opportunity foran experienced surgical APP to join a collaborative cardiovascular and thoracicsurgery team, providing inpatient care, perioperative management, and callcoverage in a high-acuity hospital setting.
Theideal candidate will have experience in cardiothoracic surgery and becomfortable managing postoperative patients, ICU care, and surgicalconsultations.
Compensation: $190 Per Hour
PositionDetails - Assignment Duration: 6-9 Months
- Practice Setting:
- Hospital: 95%
- Office/Clinic: 5%
- Schedule: Monday through Friday
- Call Requirements:
- 1-2 weekday call shifts
- Weekend call rotation
- Night Call Hours: 5:00 PM - 7:00 AM
ClinicalResponsibilities - Assist in the management of cardiothoracic surgery patients throughout the continuum of care
- Conduct inpatient rounding and postoperative patient management
- Evaluate new consults and admissions
- Participate in ICU management and patient monitoring
- Assist with perioperative and postoperative care plans
- Collaborate closely with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, nursing staff, and ancillary services
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
PatientVolume - Hospital Patients Per Day: 5-10
- Admissions: 0-3 per day
- ICU Census: 2-7 patients
- Surgical Cases: 1-2 per day
PreferredClinical Experience & Procedures Experiencewith the following is highly preferred: - Cardiac aneurysm repair
- Aorto-thoracic aneurysm repair
- Lung resection procedures, including VATS
- Chest wall and pleural procedures
- Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)
- Ventilation management
- Evaluation and management of acute volume and blood pressure issues
- Central line insertion
- Cardiothoracic postoperative care
- ICU and critical care management
Qualifications - Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
- Certified PA-C or NP required
- Active Washington license required
- Cardiothoracic surgery experience strongly preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary surgical team
- Local candidates strongly preferred
