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Physician Assistant - Surgical First Assist – UHC Staffing

Physician Assistant - Surgical First Assist

Location: Lexington, KY

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: One weekend a month, Friday 7:00 AM - Monday 7:00 AM call with 1-2 call days per week

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

First assist in CABG, AVR, and MVR procedures to save lives
Perform thoracotomy and lung resection surgeries with precision
Handle OR duties, telemetry monitoring, and ICU patient care
Conduct inpatient rounds, place chest tubes, and harvest veins
Respond to call duties including procedures and weekend surgery support

Qualifications

Certified Physician Assistant with Kentucky state license
Proficient in first assisting cardiac and thoracic cases
Experience in OR, telemetry, and ICU duties
Clean malpractice history and ability to perform procedures
Eligible for credentialing at Saint Joseph Hospital (90-110 days)

Education

Knowledge & Skills

Epic EMR expertise
Surgical skills including vein harvest and chest tube placement
Telemetry and ICU patient management
First assisting in CABG, AVR, MVR, thoracotomy, lung resection

Benefits

Epic EMR system for seamless workflow
Support for surgeons in a dynamic OR environment
PRN flexibility to fit your lifestyle
Travel contract adventure in beautiful Kentucky
Ongoing opportunities for the foreseeable future
Preferred lodging at top local hotels

Travel Perks: Explore Lexington, KY

Discover Lexington's horse country with visits to Keeneland Race Course and Kentucky Horse Park, hike the Red River Gorge for stunning views, explore bourbon distilleries on the Bourbon Trail, catch a show at the historic Rupp Arena, and savor Southern cuisine at local favorites like Ramsey's Diner

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Physician Assistant - Surgical First Assist? Let's get you moving forward!

Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.

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