Locum | Cardiothoracic Surgery NPPA

Assignment Length:

• Initial 6-month contract
  
• Potential to extend
  

Start Date: As soon as credentialed

Openings: 1

Details:

• Full-time coverage needed
  
• 36-40 hours per week plus weekend call coverage
  
• Monday-Friday 3 12-hour shifts per week 6:00a-6:00p
  
• 1:5 rotating call coverage
  
• Coverage need is for OR and call coverage however some ICU coverage will be needed
  
• Cases include CABG valve repair and replacement minimally invasive and robotic heart transplantation mechanical circulatory support devices and aortic aneurysm repair
  
• EVH utilizing Marquet
  
• EMR: Cerner
  
• Credentialing: 60-120 days
  

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
  
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
  
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
  
• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
  
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and NP specialty
  
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
  
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
  

• Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
  
• Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
  
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
  
• Time management skills to manage a patient workload efficiently
  
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team
  

Requirements

Education:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g. family practice adult-gerontology pediatrics)
  
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
  

Licenses & Certifications:

• Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Pennsylvania
  
• National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners AANP)
  
• Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Pennsylvania
  
• National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
  

Experience:

• While specific requirements may vary most locum APP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty
  

• Locum tenens APP positions are temporary assignments often lasting weeks or months to address staffing shortages in hospitals surgical centers or other healthcare facilities
  
• These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules allowing APPs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload
  

Benefits

Travel:

If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.