Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Locums - Tyler, Texas, NP/PA CVT Surgery Opening

Clinical Role

Join a high-acuity Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery team in Tyler, Texas, providing inpatient coverage for critically ill cardiac and thoracic surgery patients. This ongoing locums opportunity offers both day and night shifts in a Level I Trauma Center while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary surgical team.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

• ASAP

Assignment Length:

• Ongoing

Schedule:

• 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Days)
• 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Nights)
• Coverage needed 7 days per week
• Both day and night providers needed

Position Highlights

• Ongoing assignment
• Multiple providers accepted
• Day and night shifts available
• Level I Trauma Center
• Hospital Stroke Certified
• Epic EMR
• High-acuity cardiovascular surgery service

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

• Inpatient Hospital

Patient Volume:

• Average of 10-15 patients on the service at any given time

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Round on patients in the Cardiovascular ICU
• Manage pre- and post-operative cardiac surgery patients
• Care for patients recovering from open-heart surgery
• Manage patients following VATS and lung procedures
• Assist with ventilator management and post-operative critical care
• Collaborate with cardiovascular surgeons, intensivists, nursing staff, and ancillary teams
• Participate in admissions as needed
• Document patient care using Epic EMR

Support & Technology

EMR System:

• Epic

Facility Details:

• Level I Trauma Center
• Hospital Stroke Certified

Requirements

• Board Certified NP or PA with CVT Surgery experience required
• Active Texas license required
• Compact license accepted
• ACLS required
• BLS required
• Fellowship preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Operating Room experience strongly preferred
• Vein harvesting experience strongly preferred

Credentialing

• Please inquire for current credentialing timeline.

Organization & Team

• Collaborative Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery team
• High-volume cardiac surgery service
• Multidisciplinary critical care environment
• Opportunity for long-term ongoing coverage

About Tyler, Texas

Location & Access: Tyler is located in the heart of East Texas, approximately 100 miles east of Dallas, offering convenient access via major highways while maintaining a relaxed regional atmosphere.

Lifestyle & Community: Known as the "Rose Capital of America," Tyler features a welcoming community, affordable living, excellent dining, shopping, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene.

Outdoor Recreation: Residents enjoy Tyler State Park, numerous lakes for boating and fishing, hiking and biking trails, golf courses, and beautiful gardens throughout the region.

Attractions: Tyler is home to the Tyler Rose Garden, Caldwell Zoo, East Texas State Fair, museums, wineries, and year-round community festivals.

Quality of Life: Tyler offers an outstanding quality of life with affordable housing, excellent healthcare, strong schools, short commute times, and abundant recreational opportunities.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication
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• Accountability
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