Locum to Perm - Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery New

Location:
Lima, OH

Lima offers a welcoming community atmosphere in west-central Ohio with affordable living costs and easy access to major metropolitan areas. The city provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal place for healthcare professionals seeking work-life balance.

Facility:
This well-established medical center is part of a comprehensive healthcare network that provides advanced cardiovascular and thoracic surgical services to the region. The facility features a Level 2 trauma designation with state-of-the-art surgical suites and utilizes Epic documentation systems for seamless patient care coordination.

Opportunity:
Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic

Job Details:
• Locum-to-permanent coverage opportunity with specific dates: July 18-25 and December 25
• Monday-Friday 8am-4pm schedule with evening and weekend on-call responsibilities
• Call ratio of approximately 7-10 days per month with call back needs
• Work setting includes OR, clinic, and inpatient rounds with autonomous practice
• Supervising physician present during OR procedures and clinic sessions
• Required experience in open heart surgeries, vascular surgeries, and thoracic surgeries
• Essential duties include suture removal, pre-op physical exams, ordering tests, and assisting in surgery
• Perform chest tube insertions, thoracentesis, prescription writing, and patient rounding
• Adult patient demographic with varying daily patient volumes
• Must maintain active Ohio license and NCCPA certification
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Self-Query NPDB report mandatory within 30 days of presentation
• Credentialing timeframe estimated at 90-120 days
• Flight and hotel reimbursement provided by facility

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.