Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate - Locum Tenens

About the Role

This position is for a Physician Assistant (PA) providing cardiothoracic surgery coverage in a well-established teaching hospital. The role involves working day shifts across clinic and operating room settings, with responsibilities including cardiac surgery procedures, inpatient care, and chest tube management.

Responsibilities

• Performing cardiac surgery-related duties
• Managing inpatient cases and procedures
• Inserting and managing chest tubes
• Providing prescriptive authority

Requirements

• Clinicians must possess prescriptive authority
• Board certification is negotiable
• No call coverage required

Support staff is available on-site. Work is performed on-site at the facility.

Additional Details

This assignment supports comprehensive patient care without a specified case load. Ideal for clinicians seeking a focused, day-shift role in a clinical and surgical environment.