Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Needed in California

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Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Needed in California
Start Date: March 2025 or as soon as credentialed
Contract Length: 6 months with option for extension
Schedule: 12-hour shifts
Department Description: Mostly ICU time, but may need assistance in OR. No clinic. Sometimes round w/heart failure/transplant, ICU, mechanical circ support. Work with physicians/surgeons/APP colleagues and other clinical and administrative staff to ensure efficient patient management based on accepted practice, including but not limited to, taking histories, performing physical examinations, peri-operative planning/coordinating with outside providers and primary care providers (PCPs) as applicable, responding to changes in patient status, providing prescriptions/evaluations/referrals, diagnostic tests/treatments as permitted under core privileges and standardized procedures. Evaluate for and order home health services, durable medical equipment (DME), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) certifications, refer for consultations, physical therapy, order radiographic imaging or diagnostic tests, and specialized treatments (e.g. chemotherapy with the approved privilege). Provide patient and family education, arrange follow-up appointments, and engage in any approved privileges after the APP has demonstrated competency through proctoring and FPPE process. OMAG will identify independent practice for approved privileges on the ECHO website and procedural activity will be entered by the provider and monitored via the elog system.
EMR: EPIC

CA License Required (We can help license you)
Credentialing Timeframe: 45-90 days
Medical malpractice insurance, travel, and lodging provided

If you are interested or would like to be presented, please reach out to me for more details.

Meghan Mathews
Senior Principal Recruiter VI
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• Medical malpractice insurance, travel, and lodging provided
• No call
• 6 months with opportunity to extend