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

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Michigan
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-212396-PA-MI
• Title: PA
• Dates Needed: January 2027 - June 2027
• Shift Type: Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This Level I facility provides comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical services with advanced inpatient and operating room capabilities. The hospital maintains established clinical infrastructure, modern surgical equipment, and structured protocols to support coordinated patient care delivery for the cardiothoracic surgery service line. On-site resources are in place to facilitate continuity of service throughout each assigned coverage period.

Michigan offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and recreational opportunities throughout the year. The state features stargazing at Headlands International Dark Sky Park, kayaking to geological formations such as Turnip Rock on Lake Huron, and exploration of the Great Lakes shorelines by paddleboard or on foot. Ski resorts, golf courses, dune rides, river tubing, scenic boardwalks, lighthouse landmarks, farm experiences, art festivals, and charter fishing are among the available activities distributed across the region.

Clinicians will provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient and operating room settings, with day shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, weeknight call, and 24-hour weekend call responsibilities. Clinical duties include full-scope inpatient rounding, operating room coverage, and collaboration with the surgical team to maintain continuity of care across the cardiothoracic surgery service line. Three APPs are available in the department to support clinical operations throughout each assigned coverage period. Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery and prescriptive authority are required for consideration.

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: 3 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