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Job Details
Position: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery PA
Location: Delaware
Assignment Duration: 60 days with possibility of extension
Schedule: 8-hour shifts and occasional call coverage, starting in mid October
Responsibilities:
• Coronary...
Location:DE
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Locum tenens PA jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physician assistants hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician assistant, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
In Delaware, the average PA salary is $136,270 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
PAs in Delaware must enter into a written collaborative agreement with at least one collaborating physician. They can perform services customary to the practice of the collaborating physician. In general, PAs in Delaware have advanced practice authority. Advanced authority means that PAs can practice to the full extent of their medical education, but they still must comply with administrative requirements.
In Delaware, physician assistants (PAs) must complete 100 Continuing Education (CE) hours every two years to renew their licenses. This requirement ensures PAs stay updated with the latest medical knowledge and clinical practices, enhancing patient care. The CE hours can be obtained through various educational activities such as conferences, seminars, workshops, and online courses. The CE requirement is crucial to ensuring PAs provide high-quality care to their patients.
The highest paid PA specialty is cardiovascular surgery at $152,500 annually, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.
The employment for PAs is expected to grow 27% between 2022 to 2032. This is much faster than other jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are 12,200 openings for PAs every year, over the course of the decade.