Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Join our team at a leading hospital, where you will play a crucial role in assisting surgical procedures, focusing on pre and post-cardiac surgery. You will work collaboratively in the ICU, managing patients post-ventilation and post-operative care for those coming out of the OR after cardiac, VATS, and lung procedures. This is a short-term locum tenens opportunity, available immediately for two days of coverage.

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital
• Start Date: ASAP (7/10 and 7/11)
• Schedule: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Tyler, TX

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)

• Round in ICU managing surgical patients with a focus on cardiac cases.
• Participate in pre and post-operative care for cardiac, VATS, and lung surgeries.
• Handle patients coming off mechanical ventilation in collaboration with the medical team.

• Must be board certified.
• Experience in OR with vein harvesting strongly preferred.
• Required certifications: ACLS and BLS.

• 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

• Proficiency in surgical care and ICU management.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to efficiently manage a caseload of 10-15 patients daily.