Our client in New York is seeking a dedicated Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment. This role involves a 40-hour work week with typical shifts such as 7a-5p, 7a-7p, 9a-9p, or 7p-7a, including in-house and beeper call 1-2 days per week. The Physician Assistant will be responsible for inpatient medical management, pre and post-operative vascular surgical care, and first assisting in the operating room for open vascular cases.
Responsibilities and Duties
Provide inpatient medical management and rounding.
Manage medical conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and acute illness.
Deliver pre and post-operative vascular surgical care.
First assist in the operating room for approximately five surgeons, exclusively in vascular surgery.
Perform bedside procedures such as suturing, permcath removal, wound vacs, and dressing changes/wound care.
Handle open vascular cases including peripheral bypass, carotid surgery, AV fistula creation, and open abdominal aortic surgery.
Additional Information
Board Certifications: Vascular Surgery
EMR: Epic
Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS)
Setting: Inpatient
Call Schedule: In-house, beeper, and out of house call, typically 1-2 days per week
Patients per day: Typical census 15-20 total, rounding on 3-5 patients/day individually; average 7-8 OR cases daily, with a mix of rounding and OR coverage.
LOA: 90 Days
Staffing Mix: Requires a PA or NP with RNFA ONLY
Benefits
Strong compensation
Travel-related expenses covered
A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
