Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant in Stuart Florida
Job Description
Cardiothoracic Surgery first assist coverage in Florida with a predictable weekday schedule and defined call expectations. Inpatient-only, rounding in the CVICU and telemetry with a CABG-heavy case mix.
Highlights
- Inpatient-only role, no clinic or outpatient responsibilities
- Weekday scheduled hours, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- CTS call with low callback volume reported, 1 to 2 per month
- Case mix is primarily CABG, with valve and aortic cases as well
Practice Setting
- Inpatient cardiothoracic surgery service, first assist role
- Rounding responsibilities on CVICU and telemetry patients
- Approximate census is 20 patients
- Team support includes a minimum of 4 providers per shift, cardiology is contracted through another hospital
Schedule
- Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Rotating weekends as needed
- Night and weekend call as needed, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Call ratio is a minimum of 6 nights per month
Cases and Procedures
- Cardiothoracic surgery first assist coverage
- Endoscopic vein harvesting required, Maquet EVH system experience preferred
- Estimated case mix, 75% CABG and 25% valve or aortic surgeries
- Service volume reported at 20 to 30 surgeries per month
Requirements
- Florida license, will consider IMLC candidates with an active IMLC LOQ
- Board certification requirements listed as Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
- PA C or AGACNP accepted, EVH certification preferred
Let's compare your availability with the weekday schedule and minimum 6 nights per month call requirement and see if it lines up.
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