Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiothoracic Surgery in Pennsylvania - Excellent Benefits 2025-01-27 - LocumJobsOnline : Job Details

Our client, a hospital in Pennsylvania, is seeking a Locum Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery for a 60-day assignment with potential for extension. The ideal candidate will be available to start in March 2025, with flexible scheduling options including one week on/one week off night shifts (6:30pm-7:30am) or three shifts per week rotating between days (6am-7:30pm) and nights (6:30pm-7:30am). In this role, you will work in a cardiovascular/cardiothoracic ICU step-down unit, managing post-operative patients with balloon pumps, central lines, and chest tubes. Your responsibilities will include admissions, discharges, and consults, but will not involve OR or first assist duties. The position requires strong critical care skills, particularly in post-operative cardiac care, and the ability to work night shifts. Familiarity with Epic EMR is beneficial. Apply now to learn more about this role and explore other exciting openings at Barton Associates.

Overview:

Facility Type: Hospital

Location: Pennsylvania

Work Hours:

Option 1: 1 week on, 1 week off nights (6:30pm-7:30am)

Option 2: 3 shifts/week rotating between days (6am-7:30pm) and nights (6:30pm-7:30am)

Start Date: March 2025

Duration: 60 days (with potential for extension)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Locum Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery to join our client's team at a hospital in Pennsylvania. This role offers the opportunity to work in a cardiovascular/cardiothoracic ICU step-down unit, providing critical care to post-operative patients.

Job Details:

- Work in cardiovascular/cardiothoracic ICU step-down unit

- Manage patients with balloon pumps, central lines, chest tubes, etc.

- Perform admissions, discharges, and consults

- No OR or first assist duties required

- Utilize Epic EMR system

- Flexible schedule options:

1. One week on, one week off night shifts (6:30pm-7:30am)

2. Three shifts per week, rotating between day and night shifts

- Potential for extension beyond the initial 60-day assignment

Qualifications:

- Licensed Physician Assistant

- Specialization or significant experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery

- Strong critical care skills, particularly in post-operative cardiac care

- Experience with balloon pumps, central lines, and chest tubes

- Ability to work night shifts

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills

- Familiarity with Epic EMR system preferred

To apply for this exciting opportunity or learn more about other openings at Barton Associates, please submit your application today.

Benefits:

• Strong compensation

• Travel-related expenses covered

• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension. Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility

The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry

• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

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• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

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• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi­ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach

• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they're ready to work in your state at a moment's notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen­ staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process

• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we'll take care of the rest!

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• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A' rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

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• When you work with Barton, you're supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.