Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Assignment Details
Location: Hartford and Waterbury, Connecticut
Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA)
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Practice Setting: Inpatient
Start Date: As Soon as Credentialed
Assignment Duration: 6 Months With Option to Extend
Coverage Type: Weekend Coverage
Trauma Level: I
EMR: Epic
Compensation:
Tier 1
Hourly: $165/hr
Weekend Hourly: $190/hr
Night Call: $405
24 Hour Call: $1150
Callback: $220/hr
Tier 2
Hourly: $180/hr
Weekend Hourly: $210/hr
Night Call: $445
24 Hour Call: $1260
Callback: $240/hr
Schedule
Weekend Coverage Only
Friday 6:00 PM-Sunday 6:00 PM
Initial Coverage in Hartford, Connecticut
Coverage Will Expand to Waterbury, Connecticut Once Privileges Are Approved
Must Be Available to Cover Both Locations
Patient Population / Volume
Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric Patients
Approximately 10 Patients Per Day
Inpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Inpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery Coverage
Perform Inpatient Consultations
Assist in Cardiothoracic Surgical Procedures
Manage Patients in the Step-Down Unit
Perform Preoperative Physical Examinations
Perform Suture Removal
Diagnose and Treat Illnesses
Order and Interpret Diagnostic Tests
Assist in Surgery
Prescribe Medications
Coordinate Patient Care
Perform Inpatient Rounding
Required Procedures / Skills
Central Venous Catheter Placement
Dialysis Catheter Placement
Arterial Line Placement
Endoscopic Retrieval
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Placement Listed in Initial Requirements, but Later Excluded
Clinical Environment / Support
Provider Must Work Autonomously
No Supervising Physician Present During Assignment
Epic EMR
Level I Trauma Setting
Requirements
NCCPA Board Certification - Required
Active Connecticut Physician Assistant License at Submission - Required
ACLS - Listed Certification
BLS - Listed Certification
Minimum 1 Year of Clinical Experience - Required
New Graduates Not Accepted
Epic Experience - Preferred
Must Be Comfortable Working Independently
Must Be Able to Cover Both Hartford and Waterbury Locations
Local Candidates Only - Required
Credentialing
Credentialing Timeframe Depends on Provider and Timely Submission of Application
Privileges Required for Both Locations
