Cardiothoracic Surgery Locum Tenens Jobs in Pennsylvania

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Cardiothoracic Surgery - $140 to $160 per hour in Reading, PA - We are looking for a PA to join our community hospital and corresponding clinic. You will deliver cardiothoracic services across a variety of procedures. Efficient surgical skills for CVOR and vascular surgery are required, as well as independence with endoscopic and vessel harvesting (including radial).    Schedule: * Availability M-F for surgery and invasive procedures elective daily * Procedures begin 0700 -0730 * Call for urgent emergent OR, cath lab, and bedside   Position Details: * OR First Assist; must possess expertise in vessel harvesting * Initially focused in the main OR, with available time to assist CVOR * Work with 4 for Vascular/CVOR (if only OR placed, FT may be utilized in other service lines in the absence of CV/Vascular)   Requirements: * Surgeries and procedures are required  * CABG EVH and open vessel harvesting, TAVR, TACR, Vascular surgery, ECMO   Cases and Procedures: * Pre-operative Care: * Assist surgeon with patient workup * Confirm operating schedule and blood availability * Surgical Procedures: * Assist with patient positioning * Prepare and drape surgical site * Assist surgeon during surgery (wound exposure, closure, etc.) * Independently perform certain procedures (vascular harvesting, line insertion, etc.) * Assist with invasive procedures in Cath Lab and at bedside * Post-operative Care: * Inform surgeon of patient condition changes * Assess patient's progress and implement therapies * Document patient progress in medical record * Perform rounds as directed by surgeon * Execute and relay medical regimens as directed * Continuing Education: * Participate in quality programs * Attend in-house meetings and conferences * Attend regional/national conferences for CME JN -052024-30797