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Locum - Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Portsmouth, VA

Portsmouth, VA 23707

Specialty: Cardio Thoracic Surgery, Physician Assistant Job Number: 3148

Job Description


Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center is looking for a locum Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant!
*Option for locum to perm*

Dates of coverage:

• ASAP (as soon as credentialed)

Job Details:

• Practice Setting: Outpatient/Hospital-Based

• Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm (8 hours per day plus call), After hour call and weekend call, Weekend 1:2 Weekday shared with 2nd APC

• Average Number of Patients Per Day: Outpatients 1-5, Inpatients 5-10

• Patient Age Demographic: Adults 18 years or older

• Documentation System/EMR: EPIC

• Supervising physician will be present

Job Requirements:

• Pre-Op Physical Exams

• Suture Removal

• Diagnose Illnesses

• Treat Illnesses

• Order Tests

• Interpret Tests

• Assist in Surgery

• Write Prescriptions

• Administrative Duties

• Coordination of Care

• Rounding

• Thoracentesis

• Chest Tube Insertions

• Placement of Central Venous and Dialysis Catheters

• Placement of Arterial Lines and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps

• Retrieval of Vascular Tissues for Use as a Bypass Conduit

Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 90-120 days

Submission Requirements
NCCPA Certified - REQUIRED
Active VA License - REQUIRED
BLS & ACLS Certified - REQUIRED
COVID Vaccinated - Noted at time of name clear
Experience - REQUIRED; no new grads

About the Facility
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia is home to many of the region's leading health care services and attracts specialists from the best programs in the country.
Patients can expect leading-edge technology including high-quality imaging services, da Vinci robotic surgical technology and advanced cardiac care that help patients transition from primary care to hospital care and rehabilitation.

Keeping patients safe is our number one priority at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. That is why we have earned the nations top distinction for patient safety with an A grade from the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for the 3rd time in a row. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is an elite designation from The Leapfrog Group, a national, independent watchdog that sets the highest standards for patient safety in the United States.

Meet Your Recruiter

Jordyn Zwanziger
Recruiter

Jordyn Zwanziger joined Wapiti Medical in September 2022 as a Recruiter. She has a background in working with families in the Child Protection Services Division.

Jordyn is married and has 3 children and enjoys reading, cross stitching, and quilting in her spare time.

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Credentialing Timelines

  • ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • ATLS: Advanced Trauma Life Support
  • BLS: Basic Life Support
  • CALS: Comprehensive Advanced Life Support
  • NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Program
  • PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support