Physician Assistant / Surgery - Cardiothoracic / Massachusetts / Locum Tenens / Physician Assistant

Seeking a qualified Part Time Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing Cardiac Surgery program! This is a fantastic opportunity with up to a $15,125 Sign-On bonus for qualified candidates who only want to work 24 hours per week! (Can work more for additional money, if desired.) Pro-APP environment with great quality of life scheduling. The flexible schedule includes 12 and 24 hour shifts, so you are not tied to a five-day work schedule. This is a rare opportunity to join well established heart program with seasoned surgeons and a team of experienced collegial PAs and NPs. If you are interested in "doing it all": preop, OR, and postoperative management in the ICU and on telemetry then this is the position for you! WORK EXPERIENCE Required - 2 years of First Assist and EVH (vein harvesting) experience. Preferred ? 3 years related working experience in cardiothoracic or cardiovascular PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Clinical: Provider works directly with Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons in an inpatient setting. Provider will first assist in all cardiac and thoracic operations and round in the ICU. Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the inpatient, operative and/or procedural setting. Performs complete histories and physical examinations. Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests. Develops and implements appropriate treatment plans based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings. Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures. Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries. Performs bedside procedures as appropriate to the patient?s clinical needs. Practices cost effective medicine in an efficient manner, maximizing available resources. Discusses patient data with other physicians and healthcare professionals as appropriate in a multidisciplinary setting. Demonstrates expert clinical judgment skills to function in an independent role. Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division. Non-Clinical Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrates professional collaborative and consultative relationships with other providers. Follows all designated prescriptive practices and monitoring requirements with the designated collaborating physician and administrative report. Participates in departmental and organizational committees and programs as appropriate and attends all required meetings, in-services, and professional trainings. Maintains superior interpersonal and communication skills as a member of the healthcare team to collaborate effectively with patients, families, staff, and community health workers. Remains actively involved in continuing education with a commitment to self and departmental growth. Adheres to all established safety policies, procedures, and precautions; identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and takes measures to rectify the situation. Demonstrates understanding of procedures, policies, and documentation required to ensure compliance with hospital standards of care. Additional duties and responsibilities as required by the department/division. Qualifications: Graduate of an approved PA Program and possess national certification through NCCPA. Must hold a current valid license as PA in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Must have a current DEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration. BLS (American Heart Association) and ATLS required Skills/ Abilities/ Competencies Required: Must have the ability to work as a team member in a high stress, dynamic, busy clinical setting with changing organizational climate. Must have the ability to be self-directive and to demonstrate initiative in addressing the responsibilities of the position. Must have the ability to utilize appropriate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Must be energetic and quality driven and have a proven ability to be a productive member of a team dedicated to providing optimal patient care. May be asked to fulfill other credentialing requirements under the purview of the Medical Staff Service. Weekly schedule: Service is staffed Sunday through Saturday; 24 X 7. PA can work 12s and 24s Work Location: One location Job Type: Full-time Pay: $108,033.00 - $135,107.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability to Commute: Worcester, MA 01608 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Worcester, MA 01608: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required) Work Location: In person