Cardiothoracic Surgery locum opportunity seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide full-time coverage for an established cardiothoracic surgery program located in Washington. Assignment Highlights:• Start as soon as credentialed• Assignment length: 6-9 months• Full-time coverage• Monday-Friday schedule with call responsibilities• 1-2 weekdays and weekends on call• Night call: 5:00 PM - 7:00 AM• Epic EMR• Adult patient population• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced cardiothoracic surgery team Practice Details:• Hospital-based practice with limited clinic responsibilities• Coverage needed due to retirement of a current APP• Team includes 2 physicians and 4 APPs• Support staff includes RN Navigators and Medical Assistants• Average daily volumes: 5-10 hospital patients 0-3 admissions 2-7 ICU patients 1-2 surgeries per day Responsibilities:• First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures• Round on hospitalized patients• Manage acute care and ICU patients• Provide clinic support as needed• Participate in post-operative patient management• Evaluate and manage acute volume and blood pressure issues• Document patient care within Epic EMR• Practice at full APP capacity across the continuum of care Required Experience:• Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant• Active state license or ability to obtain during credentialing• Clean malpractice and background history preferred• Cardiothoracic surgery experience required• Operating room experience required• Acute care patient management experience• ICU patient management experience Required Procedures:• General Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery Open• Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (On Pump)• Valvular Repair• Valvular Replacement Preferred Experience:• Aneurysm Repair• Thoracic procedures including lung resections• Chest wall and pleural procedures• LVAD management• Ventilator management• Central line placement Additional Information:• Local candidates are highly preferred• Travel assistance may be considered based on facility guidelines• Credentialing timeline is approximately 3+ months If you are interested in learning more, please reply with your updated CV and availability for a brief conversation.
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