Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate - Locum Tenens

Role Overview

This position requires providing cardiothoracic surgery coverage in inpatient, outpatient, and operating room settings. The clinician will perform morning rounds, update care plans, write orders, assist in surgeries, and manage postoperative care. Responsibilities include managing approximately 15-20 adult patients daily, serving as first assist in surgeries, and handling around 10 outpatient consults per day.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient rounds and coordinate patient care
• Assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures as first assist
• Manage outpatient consultations and documentation via EPIC EMR
• Provide post-operative care including wound management and discharge planning
• Handle call duties, including night and weekend on-call responsibilities

Qualifications & Skills

• Board certification in relevant specialty
• Prescriptive authority required
• Strong clinical documentation skills and experience with EPIC EMR
• Ability to work independently in inpatient, outpatient, and OR settings