Locum - Physician Assistant Cardiovascular (Assist/CV Surgery)

77 consultants • Urbana, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Locum Physician Assistant providing cardiovascular and cardiovascular surgery support. The role includes surgical first assisting, Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH), perioperative patient care, and inpatient rounding. Standard operations are Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM, with potential weeknight call and 24-hour weekend call. Call obligations and availability are subject to determination and are not guaranteed. Compensation includes a standard hourly rate for weekday shifts, overtime for hours worked beyond the designated shift, a possible night pager fee, and callback pay under the stated conditions. Weekend call includes up to four hours per day compensated free of charge, subject to determination and not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C).
• Demonstrated experience in surgical first assisting, Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH), perioperative patient care, and inpatient rounding.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification.
• Active Physician Assistant license in Illinois.
• Availability as requested.
• Provide references according to Stratum's process.
• Submit vaccination records, a negative drug screening, and a physical examination completed within 90 days before the start date.
• Comply with the stated prerequisites upon confirmation.

Nice To Haves

• ECMO experience is preferred.
• Clean candidates with straightforward credentialing histories are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical first-assisting support.
• Perform Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH).
• Provide perioperative patient care.
• Conduct inpatient rounding.
• Participate in potential weeknight and 24-hour weekend call obligations as requested.
• Come to the hospital for patient consultations after gratis hours when required; after-hours telephone consultations that do not require an on-site visit may be billed in 15-minute increments.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed