Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

WhiteCoat Locums

Altoona, Pennsylvania

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Role details

Classification: Healthcare & Medical
Category: —
Work type: Full Time
Employment: Permanent
Country: United States
Location: Altoona Pennsylvania 16601

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Job description

Facility in Altoona, PA seeking Cardiac Surgery APP locums coverage Rates: $150/hr Opportunity Highlights

Schedule: Primarily Monday Friday, 7:30 AM 4:00 PM.
Call Potential: Possible need for weeknight and 24-hour weekend call (reserved for OR emergencies). Please indicate call availability in your presentation.
Team Environment: Work alongside an experienced Cardiac Surgeon in a collaborative, hospital-based clinic setting.
EMR: Epic Bridges.
Privileging: Full privileges available with an estimated 60-day timeframe.

Clinical Responsibilities Your typical day will transition from high-acuity surgical care to specialized outpatient follow-up:

Inpatient Care: Early morning ICU rounding on post-operative patients, followed by hospital floor consults and charting.
Operating Room: Serving as OR 1st Assistant for a variety of cardiac cases. Vein harvesting experience is highly preferred.
Outpatient Clinic: Mid-day clinic (typically 11:00 AM 3:00 PM) focusing on wound checks, suture/staple removal, wound vac placement, and pre/post-op evaluations.
Tele-medicine: Coordinating video visits with the Pittsburgh Thoracic team to assess patients for local management versus transfer for surgical intervention.

Typical Case Mix:

CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)
AVR, MVR, TVR (Valve Replacements/Repairs)
Convergence procedures and Myxoma removal
Pericardial windows

Provider Requirements

Credential: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of specialized experience in Cardiac Surgery. Must have proficiency in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Board Status: Board Certified (Required).
Licensure: Active Pennsylvania State License (Required). IMLC is considered.
Certifications: Active ACLS and BLS (Required).
Technical Skills: Proficiency in vein harvesting and surgical first-assisting is a significant advantage.

About WhiteCoat Locums: - Physician owned and led agency - Highest-Pay rates on the market - $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail - 100% transparency