Cardiac Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Location: Tyler, TX
Job Type: Locum
Company: Palm Careers
Category: Healthcare
Job Description Apply Now
The Cardiac Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA-C) role offers an exceptional opportunity for experienced healthcare professionals interested in providing advanced care for patients in cardiothoracic and intensive care settings. This full-time position is designed for a Physician Assistant with a background in critical care, specifically focused on cardiovascular and thoracic patient populations. The employment type is locum, ideal for candidates seeking dynamic, ongoing assignments with flexible scheduling options, including 7 days on and 7 days off rotations.
Located near the vibrant Dallas, TX metropolitan area, this assignment places you at the heart of a community recognized for its commitment to excellence in cardiac surgery and critical care. Working in this region provides the benefit of proximity to top-tier medical resources and innovative health systems.
As a Cardiac Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA-C), you will play a key role in the multidisciplinary team, managing complex patient cases in a high-acuity environment. This position involves the management of patients who have undergone open-heart surgeries, VATS procedures, and various lung cases. Patient volumes average between 20-25 at any given time, ensuring a robust and professionally fulfilling caseload.
The Cardiac Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA-C) will be responsible for ICU rounding, overseeing pre- and post-operative care, and managing patients transitioning off mechanical ventilation. Your expertise will be essential in facilitating smooth recoveries and maintaining optimal patient outcomes.
You will also have access to comprehensive support, including premium pay, paid housing and travel accommodations, top-rated malpractice coverage, and the autonomy to choose your housing preferences. This supportive environment is designed to ensure you can focus on providing the highest quality of care while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule.
Joining the Cardiac Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA-C) team means becoming part of a highly respected group known for its collaborative approach, commitment to professional development, and personalized attention to its healthcare staff. If you are a dedicated PA-C seeking a rewarding locum tenens opportunity in the cardiac critical care specialty, this role provides an ideal platform to advance your career and make a meaningful impact.
Apply now by clicking the job application button and take the next step in your professional journey as a Cardiac Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA-C) in a leading healthcare environment near Dallas, TX.
- Full-time locum tenens role specializing in cardiac critical care
- Work in a high-acuity cardiothoracic ICU setting
- Serve patients who have undergone open-heart and thoracic surgeries
- Located near Dallas, TX, offering access to premier healthcare facilities
- Conduct ICU rounding, including assessment and management of post-cardiac surgery patients
- Manage pre- and post-operative care for patients with open-heart and lung cases
- Oversee transition of patients off mechanical ventilation
- Coordinate care plans with multidisciplinary teams
- Monitor, document, and update patient progress in alignment with best practices
- Ensure patient safety and optimize recovery outcomes
- Maintain clear communication with attending physicians and nursing staff
- Premium pay for locum tenens assignments
- Overtime and premium on-call compensation
- Paid housing and travel accommodations
- Virtual credit card for housing autonomy
- Top-rated malpractice insurance coverage
- Personalized support and attention from staffing team
- Current and valid Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification
- Experience in cardiothoracic surgery and critical care environments
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage a high patient volume independently
- Credentialing eligibility for locum assignments
- Experienced Physician Assistant (PA-C) with background in cardiac and thoracic surgery
- Comfortable with ICU rounding and managing complex post-surgical cases
- Adaptable to fast-paced, high-acuity clinical settings
- Strong communicator and effective collaborator within multidisciplinary teams
- Ready to step in and provide immediate, quality patient care
- Ongoing assignment with flexible 7 on/7 off scheduling
- Opportunities for both locum tenens and permanent placements available
- Work with an organization committed to treating locums providers with the highest level of respect and support
- Join a network of top cardiac surgery programs in the country
- Enjoy working near Dallas, TX, a region renowned for its healthcare excellence and professional opportunities
Take the next step in your career as a Cardiac Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA-C). Apply now by clicking the job application button and become an integral part of a leading cardiac care team!