Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job ID: A-PA-69735
  
• Profession: Physician Assistant
  
• Specialty: PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum-to-Permanent
  
• Location: Portsmouth, VA
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri; 7a-3p
  
  • At least 2 weeks on/off
    
• Call Schedule: 3p-7a (night call) & 24-hr call (7a-7a) weekends
  
• % of Practice: 75% IP, 25% OP
  
• Reason for Coverage: Short-staffed
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: 100% Adult
  
• Rounding: 5-10 patients
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR: Epic
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 90-120 days
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE
  
• Licenses: Active VA license
  
• DEA: Active DEA certification
  
• Experience: Training/experience required
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to cardiothoracic surgery patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
  
• First assist in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
  
• Perform daily rounds on inpatients, manage post-operative care.
  
• Participate in weekend rounding and call coverage (nights and weekends).
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.