Join a dynamic cardiac surgery team at a top-tier academic hospital providing high-level perioperative care. This locum tenens opportunity offers ongoing OR first assist coverage with clinic support and call responsibilities. Work alongside skilled cardiac surgeons and an intensivist in a cutting-edge operating room environment.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Academic Hospital
- Start Date: July 27th
- Schedule: Regular Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM; Weeknight call: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (1 night per week); Weekend call: 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM (rotating)
- Patient Population: Adult
- Location: St. Louis, MO
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)
Job Responsibilities
- Providing OR first assist coverage in cardiothoracic and cardiac surgeries
- Supporting cardiac surgeons and intensivist in various procedures including CABG, valve repair, ascending aortic surgery, and more
- Engaging in clinic support and rotating call duties as scheduled
Qualifications
- Board Certification Required
- Missouri state license
- BLS certification required; RNFA preferred for NPs
- Minimum of 2 years of independent adult cardiac surgery OR first assist experience
Working Hours
- Regular hours from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Rotating call schedule for weeknights and weekends
Skills
- Proficient in endoscopic vein harvesting and use of Maquet EVH System
- Experience in sternotomy opening and closure, as well as chest tube and temporary pacing wire placement
- Capable of handling mechanical circulatory support procedures, including exposure to equipment like Impella and ECMO cannulation
