Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Needed in Washington

Our client in Washington seeks a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment starting Jan 11, 2025. This role involves 7a-5p shifts with robust daily and weekend call responsibilities. Key duties include morning rounds, medication management, ordering necessary labs and studies, conducting consults and physicals, first assisting in various cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures, managing chest tubes, and handling daily post-operative clinic patients.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform morning rounds, including daily progress notes.
• Manage medications and order appropriate labs and studies as needed.
• Conduct consults, history, and physical examinations.
• Discharge patients and complete discharge summaries.
• Manage and remove chest tubes.
• Attend Multidisciplinary rounds when on call.
• Conduct daily clinic for post-operative patients (Monday-Thursday).
• First assist in all procedures, including Endoscopic Vein and Radial Harvesting using the Maquet System (Hemopro 2 Vasoview).
• Prepare harvested conduit.
• Place appropriate post-operative orders.
• Close sternotomy according to surgeon preference.

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Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities