Position Overview
Per-Diem Cardiothoracic Surgery NP/PA Opportunity
Excellent opportunity for a physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join our 4 skilled surgeons and six other allied health professionals in a well-established, hospital-employed practice. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
+ Rounding on each patient upon arrival.
+ Addressing any issues with nurse throughout the night and if needed for major issues.
+ Performing any minor procedures at the bed side as needed with direction of surgeon, and reviewing any lab work and/or tests ordered during the day.
+ Rounding throughout the night on all patients as needed.
+ The successful candidate will have 2-5 years of experience.
+ ICU/CCU experience and the ability to read radiological tests such as chest x-rays and CT scans.
+ Ability to do chest tube insertion, central line and arterial line placement a plus.
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