hayman daugherty associatesBlandon, PA
NP / Surgery
NP / Surgery
NP / Surgery
hayman daugherty associatesBlandon, PA
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Locum Tenens Opportunity: Pediatric Cardiothoracic APP Near Allentown, PA (ASAP - Ongoing) We are actively seeking a Pediatric Cardiothoracic Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for a locum tenens opportunity near Allentown, PA. This role is available ASAP with ongoing coverage needed. If you're an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with a background in pediatric cardiothoracic care, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
Position Overview:
Profession: Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics) or Physician Assistant (Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Specialty: Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: Ongoing
Coverage Type: Call Only
Shift: Monday through Friday with additional call coverage as needed
End Date: Ongoing
Schedule Details:
- Days Required: Monday to Friday
- Coverage Type: Call only
- Call includes trauma-related cardiac injuries and general CV-related questions or admissions
- Allowed Holidays: New Years Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Practice Setting: Inpatient only (no outpatient work required)
Responsibilities:
- Preoperative, Intraoperative, and Postoperative Care: Provide comprehensive care for pediatric cardiac surgery patients, assisting in preop, intra-op, and postop care
- Manage call for trauma-related cardiac injuries and general cardiovascular-related queries or admissions
- Rounding: Both inpatient rounding and call duties required
- Collaboration: Work closely with the cardiac surgery team to ensure the highest level of care for pediatric patients
- Call Coverage: Includes call for general cardiovascular cases and trauma-related cardiac injuries
Requirements
Licensure:
Active Pennsylvania license or ability to obtain one (no reimbursement for licensing costs)
Certifications:
- BLS and PALS required
- ACLS, ABLS, and ATLS not required
- Board Certification: Board certification in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery is required for APPs
Experience: Experience in pediatric cardiothoracic care is essential
EMR System: EPIC experience preferred
Practice Setting: Inpatient, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Unit
EMR: EPIC system used for charting and patient care
Hospital Privileges: Temporary privileges available; credentialing timeframe is 60-90 days
Additional Details:
- Bed Count: 0 for this department
- Patients Per Shift: Varies based on need and call volume
- On-Call Requirements: Trauma-related cardiac cases and general cardiovascular admissions
This locum tenens opportunity offers a unique chance to work with a dedicated pediatric cardiothoracic surgery team. The position is primarily focused on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care of pediatric patients, with additional call responsibilities.
If youre a Pediatric Cardiothoracic APP looking for an exciting locum tenens opportunity near Allentown, PA, we encourage you to apply today.
Job ID: j-249482
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Level
Senior
Location
Blandon, PA
Occupation
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Posted
14 days ago