Cardiovascular​/Cardiothoracic Surgery NP​/PA

• Specialty NP - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Date Opened 10/20/2026
• State/Province KY
• City Lexington
• Country USA

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job : A-NP-70329
• Profession:
  Nurse Practitioner
• Specialty: NP - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location:
  
  Lexington, KY
• Service Setting:
  Inpatient/OR
• Coverage Type:
  Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period:
  Nov 12, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  Mon-Fri 7a-7p day shift, plus night call 7p-7a;
  Weekend 24-hour shifts 7a-7a
• Reason for Coverage:
  Down a physician assistant; need coverage while recruiting for an additional FTE

• Nov 12, 2026 (7am) – Nov 15, 2026 (7am)
• Nov 25, 2026 (7am) – Nov 30, 2026 (7am)
• Dec 18, 2026 (7am) – Dec 28, 2026 (7am)
• Jan 22, 2027 (7am) – Jan 25, 2027 (7am)
• Jan 29, 2027 (7am) – Feb 02, 2027 (7am)
• Feb 05, 2027 (7am) – Feb 08, 2027 (7am)
• Ongoing dates TBD

• Average Daily Volume: 1-2 surgeries daily
• Case Mix:
  Cardiothoracic surgery (CABG, AVR, MVR, thoracotomy/lung resection)

• EMR System:
  Epic

• Hospital Privileges
  
  Required:
  
  Yes (must be credentialed at Saint Joseph Hospital)
• Credentialing Timeline: 90-110 days

• Board:
  Board Certification required
• Licenses:
  Active KY License or willingness to obtain
• DEA:
  Active DEA certification required
• Certifications:
  
  ACLS, BLS, DEA
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Clean malpractice history preferred; availability at time of name clear

• First assist in cardiothoracic surgeries including CABG, AVR, MVR, and thoracotomy/lung resections
• Perform vein harvest and chest tube placement
• Manage telemetry and ICU patients
• Take night call (7p-7a) and weekend 24-hour call duties
• Conduct inpatient rounds and surgical procedures during weekend coverage