Facility in Altoona, PA seeking Cardiac Surgery APP locums coverageRates: $150/hrOpportunity Highlights Schedule: Primarily Monday Friday, 7:30 AM 4:00 PM.Call Potential: Possible need for weeknight and 24-hour weekend call (reserved for OR emergencies). Please indicate call availability in your presentation.Team Environment: Work alongside an experienced Cardiac Surgeon in a collaborative, hospital-based clinic setting.EMR: Epic Bridges.Privileging: Full privileges available with an estimated 60-day timeframe.Clinical Responsibilities Your typical day will transition from high-acuity surgical care to specialized outpatient follow-up:Inpatient Care: Early morning ICU rounding on post-operative patients, followed by hospital floor consults and charting.Operating Room: Serving as OR 1st Assistant for a variety of cardiac cases. Vein harvesting experience is highly preferred.Outpatient Clinic: Mid-day clinic (typically 11:00 AM 3:00 PM) focusing on wound checks, suture/staple removal, wound vac placement, and pre/post-op evaluations.Tele-medicine: Coordinating video visits with the Pittsburgh Thoracic team to assess patients for local management versus transfer for surgical intervention.Typical Case Mix:CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)AVR, MVR, TVR (Valve Replacements/Repairs)Convergence procedures and Myxoma removalPericardial windowsProvider RequirementsCredential: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).Experience: Minimum of 2 years of specialized experience in Cardiac Surgery. Must have proficiency in both inpatient and outpatient settings.Board Status: Board Certified (Required).Licensure: Active Pennsylvania State License (Required). IMLC is considered.Certifications: Active ACLS and BLS (Required).Technical Skills: Proficiency in vein harvesting and surgical first-assisting is a significant advantage.About WhiteCoat Locums:- Physician owned and led agency- Highest-Pay rates on the market- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail- 100% transparency
