Lucrative Cardiothoracic Surgery Locums in Hartford, CT

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Assignment Details

Location: Hartford and Waterbury, Connecticut

Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA)

Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Practice Setting: Inpatient

Start Date: As Soon as Credentialed

Assignment Duration: 6 Months With Option to Extend

Coverage Type: Weekend Coverage

Trauma Level: I

EMR: Epic

Compensation: Tier 1 - Hourly: $165/hr, Weekend Hourly: $190/hr, Night Call: $405, 24 Hour Call: $1150, Callback: $220/hr. Tier 2 - Hourly: $180/hr, Weekend Hourly: $210/hr, Night Call: $445, 24 Hour Call: $1260, Callback: $240/hr.

Schedule

Weekend Coverage Only

Friday 6:00 PM-Sunday 6:00 PM

Initial Coverage in Hartford, Connecticut

Coverage Will Expand to Waterbury, Connecticut Once Privileges Are Approved

Must Be Available to Cover Both Locations

Patient Population / Volume

Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric Patients

Approximately 10 Patients Per Day

Inpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide Inpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery Coverage

Perform Inpatient Consultations

Assist in Cardiothoracic Surgical Procedures

Manage Patients in the Step-Down Unit

Perform Preoperative Physical Examinations

Perform Suture Removal

Diagnose and Treat Illnesses

Order and Interpret Diagnostic Tests

Assist in Surgery

Prescribe Medications

Coordinate Patient Care

Perform Inpatient Rounding

Required Procedures / Skills

Central Venous Catheter Placement

Dialysis Catheter Placement

Arterial Line Placement

Endoscopic Retrieval

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Placement Listed in Initial Requirements, but Later Excluded

Clinical Environment / Support

Provider Must Work Autonomously

No Supervising Physician Present During Assignment

Epic EMR

Level I Trauma Setting

Requirements

NCCPA Board Certification - Required

Active Connecticut Physician Assistant License at Submission - Required

ACLS - Listed Certification

BLS - Listed Certification

Minimum 1 Year of Clinical Experience - Required

New Graduates Not Accepted

Epic Experience - Preferred

Must Be Comfortable Working Independently

Must Be Able to Cover Both Hartford and Waterbury Locations

Local Candidates Only - Required

Credentialing

Credentialing Timeframe Depends on Provider and Timely Submission of Application

Privileges Required for Both Locations