Physician Associate (29483)

• Job Reference Id: ORD-207238-PA-SC
• Title: PA
• Dates Needed: ASAP
• Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Negotiable
• Job Duration: Locums

This inpatient facility in Charleston, South Carolina maintains established cardiothoracic surgical infrastructure and clinical protocols to support coordinated patient care across floor and operating room settings. The facility operates with a structured APP model and on-site support systems to facilitate quality care delivery throughout the locum tenens coverage period. Coverage will commence following completion of the credentialing process.

Charleston, South Carolina offers a range of activities suited to varied interests, including harbor cruises, farmers markets, jazz venues, and minor league baseball. The area provides access to nearby beaches and waterways, with excursions available to destinations such as Folly Beach and Isle of Palms, as well as maritime museum experiences. Dining, arts walks, and seafood festivals contribute to a well-rounded local scene throughout the region.

This locum tenens assignment requires a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate to provide inpatient coverage for 5-7 days per month, supporting one full-time APP vacancy. The clinical team consists of one surgeon and two APPs covering both floor and operating room responsibilities, with 24-hour call coverage required as a condition of this assignment. Endovascular Vein Harvesting certification is required, and prescriptive authority must be in place prior to the start of coverage.

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: 1 Surgeon, 2 APPs
• Patient Population: All Ages
• 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

Employment Type: Contract