Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Location:
Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City offers a unique blend of urban excitement and coastal charm. Known for its famous boardwalk, beaches, and entertainment options, this vibrant city provides healthcare professionals with diverse lifestyle amenities while maintaining proximity to major metropolitan areas like Philadelphia and New York.
Facility:
This established healthcare facility is a respected provider of specialized cardiac care services in the region. The cardiothoracic surgery department offers comprehensive surgical services with state-of-the-art equipment and uses the Cerner EMR system to ensure seamless patient care coordination.
Opportunity:
Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Job Details:
• Urgently seeking 1-2 PAs for Cardiothoracic Surgery coverage
• Hospital-based inpatient setting
• Operating on approximately 2 patients per day
• Rounding on 5-12 patients daily (ICU and floor), including consults
• Schedule includes weekday, weekend, and night call coverage
• Weekday coverage: Monday-Friday, 8-10 hour in-house shifts
• Night call: 6pm-6am
• Weekend call: Friday 6pm through Monday 6am with rounding from 7am-12pm Saturday and Sunday
• Required procedures include retrieval of vascular tissues for bypass grafts, endoscopic retrieval, chest tube insertions, and first assist in OR for cardiac surgery
• Additional duties include rounding, coordination of care, surgical assistance, diagnosing and treating illnesses, ordering and interpreting tests, writing prescriptions, and suture removal
• Must have NCCPA certification and active New Jersey license (no time for licensing process)
• CSR required
• Minimum of 2-3 years of Cardiothoracic Surgery experience, including proficiency in Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) and first assist experience
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 60 days
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.