Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Indiana

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Indiana
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-216806-PA-IN
• Title: PA
• Dates Needed: September 14 – October 12, October 23 – November 9, November 20 – December 7
• Shift Type: Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call; In-House Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient; Outpatient; OR
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This regional healthcare network in Northern Indiana provides a range of medical and surgical services across inpatient and outpatient care settings. The facility maintains an established surgical program with collaborative workflows across multiple clinical disciplines. Clinical documentation is supported by the EPIC EMR system.

Indiana offers a range of regional attractions and outdoor recreation opportunities suited to varied interests throughout the state. The region features cultural destinations, community events, and year-round activities accessible to clinicians on assignment. Diverse dining, entertainment, and recreational options are available across the state.

Clinicians will provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient, outpatient, and operating room settings, with weekday hours structured as Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, followed by night call from 4:00 PM to 7:00 AM, and 24-hour call on weekends. Inpatient responsibilities include morning rounding on 5 to 8 cardiothoracic patients, updating care plans, writing orders, and coordinating with the multidisciplinary care team, along with post-operative care tasks such as chest tube and pacing wire removal, wound care, and discharge planning. Operating room duties include serving as first assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures and performing vein harvesting using the Maquet system. Outpatient responsibilities include managing approximately 10 consults per day, with all clinical documentation maintained through the EPIC EMR system.

• Case Load/PPD: ~15-20 PPD
• Support Staff: Williard, David, Marie + CT surgeons
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: Weekdays: M–F 7a–4p + night call 4p–7a, Weekends: 24-hour call (7a–7a)
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details