Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Cardiothoracic Surgery - $140 to $160 per hour in Reading, PA

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$140 to $160 per hour

About The Position

We are looking for a PA to join our community hospital and corresponding clinic. You will deliver cardiothoracic services across a variety of procedures. Efficient surgical skills for CVOR and vascular surgery are required, as well as independence with endoscopic and vessel harvesting (including radial). 

Schedule:

• Availability M-F for surgery and invasive procedures elective daily
• Procedures begin 0700 -0730
• Call for urgent emergent OR, cath lab, and bedside

Position Details:

• OR First Assist; must possess expertise in vessel harvesting
• Initially focused in the main OR, with available time to assist CVOR
• Work with 4 for Vascular/CVOR (if only OR placed, FT may be utilized in other service lines in the absence of CV/Vascular)

Requirements:

• Surgeries and procedures are required 
  • CABG EVH and open vessel harvesting, TAVR, TACR, Vascular surgery, ECMO

Cases and Procedures:

• Pre-operative Care:
  • Assist surgeon with patient workup
  • Confirm operating schedule and blood availability
• Surgical Procedures:
  • Assist with patient positioning
  • Prepare and drape surgical site
  • Assist surgeon during surgery (wound exposure, closure, etc.)
  • Independently perform certain procedures (vascular harvesting, line insertion, etc.)
  • Assist with invasive procedures in Cath Lab and at bedside
• Post-operative Care:
  • Inform surgeon of patient condition changes
  • Assess patient's progress and implement therapies
  • Document patient progress in medical record
  • Perform rounds as directed by surgeon
  • Execute and relay medical regimens as directed
• Continuing Education:
  • Participate in quality programs
  • Attend in-house meetings and conferences
  • Attend regional/national conferences for CME

JN -052024-30797

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