This hospital-based facility provides comprehensive cardiovascular surgery services with advanced surgical capabilities, including dedicated support staff and modern equipment such as the EVH system (Getinge Vasoview Hemopro 2). The facility maintains 24-hour in-house coverage and is currently seeking locum tenens support during a period of active recruitment for a replacement surgical APP. Clinical resources are in place to ensure continuity of cardiovascular surgical care throughout each assigned coverage period.
About the Facility Location
Myrtle Beach, located along South Carolina's Grand Strand, offers a range of family-friendly attractions suited to varied interests. The area features Broadway at the Beach, the SkyWheel, Ripley's Aquarium, and Myrtle Waves Water Park, alongside mini golf courses, live entertainment venues, and fishing opportunities near the Apache Pier. A visit of 3 to 5 days allows sufficient time to explore the major attractions and enjoy the beach.
About the Clinician's Workday
The Physician Associate will provide cardiovascular surgery call coverage and inpatient hospital coverage, working 7-10 days per month in blocks across inpatient and OR settings. Shifts are structured as 12-hour day shifts Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and 24-hour shifts on weekends, with 24-hour in-house call required throughout the assignment. Clinical responsibilities include first assist capabilities in the OR and vein harvesting procedures utilizing the EVH system (Getinge Vasoview Hemopro 2), as well as night call with emergency surgery response when locum clinicians are present. The clinician will collaborate with 1 mid-level and 1 RN support staff during the coverage period.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD:
20 patients per day.
Support Staff:
Support 1 mid-level /? 1 RN
Location Type:
On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required:
Yes
Government:
No
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Responsibilities
Provide cardiovascular surgery call coverage and inpatient hospital coverage as a PA in a 24-hour on-site role.
Perform first assist in OR and vein harvesting using EVH system.
Collaborate with support staff during coverage periods.
Qualifications
Experience as a Physician Assistant in cardiothoracic surgery preferred.
Board certification negotiable.
Required Skills
cardiothoracic surgeryphysician assistantfirst assistvein harvestingEVH system
Keywords
locum tenenscardiothoracicphysician assistantORinpatient