Springfield, Ohio - Locum tenens opportunity providing inpatient cardiothoracic and vascular surgery coverage at a Level II Trauma Center. Practice details
Setting:
100% inpatient Patient population: Adult and geriatric Average daily census: ~20-26 patients Trauma level:
required; Saturday & Sunday provide 24-hour onsite support with floor and/or OR call Call types: in-house and beeper/phone Key responsibilities Provide post-operative care and daily management of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery inpatients Round on and manage hospitalized patients, including consults from ED, Cath Lab, and hospital services Assist in cardiothoracic and vascular surgical procedures and provide emergency surgical support as needed Perform vein harvesting and retrieve vascular tissue for bypass conduits Order and interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe medications as appropriate Coordinate care with surgeons, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team Requirements Board certified Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) Prior vascular surgery experience required Active Ohio license required at time of application (candidates who need to obtain Ohio license will not be considered) Active ACLS certification Active DEA registration