Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
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21 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Reno NV
Service Setting: Inpatient Hospital
Coverage Type: Clinical Call
Coverage Period: 10/13/2025 12/28/2025
Clinical Shift Schedule: Approximately 8 hours on-site daily
On-Call Shift Schedule: Nights and weekends
Call Type: In-House and Beeper as needed
Call Ratio: Shared with Cardiothoracic team
Call Response Time: Within 30 minutes (expected)
Callback Rate: Included in hourly rate
COVERAGE DATES
10/13/2025 11/03/2025
11/17/2025 11/25/2025
12/15/2025 12/28/2025
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adult and geriatric population
Patient Volume/Census: Variable based on surgical schedule
Admissions: Managed by attending surgeon; assist with perioperative care
Rounding: Included
Phone Consults: As required during call coverage
Case Mix: Cardiothoracic surgery vein harvesting and 1st assist cases
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: 352
Trauma Level: Level II
EMR System: Epic
Specialty Backup Available: Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery team
Support Staff Available: Surgical techs RNs anesthesia support
Reason for Coverage: Staff departure and ongoing coverage needs
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (target <30 days credentialing)
Credentialing Timeline: Less than 30 days
Emergency Privileges: Available
Flu Vaccine: Required (or exemption)
COVID Vaccine: Required (or exemption)
Timesheet Platform: Digital timesheet via Vemsta
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate: Market-competitive (submit candidates at market rates)
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
First assist in cardiothoracic surgery
Vein harvesting preferred
Postoperative management and inpatient rounding
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Nevada State License (required)
Board: Board status not required
Experience: Minimum 2 years in cardiothoracic surgery
Vaccinations: Flu and COVID vaccinations required (or exemption)
Other Qualifications: Proficient in 1st assist and vein harvesting preferred
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as first assist during cardiothoracic surgical procedures
Provide inpatient coverage rounding and postoperative management
Participate in night and weekend call rotation
Collaborate with CVT surgeon and surgical team to optimize patient care
Document all clinical activity within Epic EMR
Maintain compliance with hospital policies and credentialing standards
Coordinate with hospital staff to ensure continuity of care across coverage blocks
Required Skills:
Locum Tenens
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Occupational Health Experience
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Physical Examinations
- Physiology Knowledge
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Dermal Fillers
- Medical Imaging
- Botox Experience
