Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient and OR in Illinois

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD- -PA-IL

• Title: PA

• Dates Needed: August/September start - Ongoing

• Shift Type: Day Shift

• Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR

• Call Required: Negotiable

• Board Certification Required: No

• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

The hospital provides comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical services with a growing need for physician associate support. The facility maintains established protocols for quality patient care delivery with modern surgical equipment and support systems. The medical center focuses on expanding its cardiothoracic surgery program to meet increasing patient demands.

About the Facility Location

This area features regional attractions, outdoor recreation opportunities, and year-round activities. The region offers access to museums, theaters, and various recreational activities. Illinois provides connections to state parks and historical sites throughout the area.

About the Clinician's Workday

The physician associate will primarily assist with cardiothoracic surgery cases in the operating room with additional responsibility for inpatient and ICU management. The clinician will work day shifts with negotiable call requirements and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure continuity of care. The position requires prescriptive authority for comprehensive patient management. EVH experience is beneficial but not required for this growing program.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 1 case per day to start

• Support Staff: growing program, ideally they will have 5 FTE

• Patient Population: All Ages

• Call Ratio/Schedule: TBD

• Location Type: On-Site

• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

• Government: No

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