Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Location: Clinton Township, MI
Job Type: Locum Tenens

Overview:
A hospital-based opportunity is available for a Physician Assistant with cardiothoracic surgery experience. This role focuses on assisting in the operating room and supporting surgical cases in a collaborative, physician-led environment.

Compensation:
Regular hourly rate $180, night call $400 pager fee and $230/hr call back

Schedule:

7:00 AM 5:00 PM
Call schedule varies (rotational)
Call ratio: 1:4

Practice Details:

Setting: Inpatient / Operating Room
Trauma Level: II
Patient Population: Adult
EMR: Epic
Supervision: Physician present in the OR (no independent practice)

Patient Volume:

4 8 patients per day

Responsibilities:

Primary role: First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures
Perform and assist with procedures including:
Central venous and dialysis catheter placement
Arterial line placement
Intra-aortic balloon pump placement
Vascular tissue retrieval for bypass conduit
Endoscopic vessel harvesting
Chest tube insertions
Thoracentesis

Requirements:

NCCPA Board Certified Required
Active Michigan License (in hand; no pending licenses) Required
ACLS & BLS (AHA) Required
Minimum 1 year of cardiothoracic OR experience Required
No new graduates
Robotic experience Preferred

Credentialing:

Estimated timeframe: days