Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Urbana, I

Job Description

Job Description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-226951-PA-IL
• Title:  PA
• Dates Needed:  ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:  Day Shift; Call
• Assignment Type:  Inpatient
• Call Required:  Yes
• Board Certification Required:  Yes
• Job Duration:  Locums

This facility maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support locum tenens cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient settings. The facility operates on-site and provides the resources necessary to facilitate coordinated patient care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period. On-site workflows are structured to accommodate day shift and call-based coverage for the cardiothoracic surgery service line.

The Champaign-Urbana area is a community-oriented region in Illinois, home to the University of Illinois campus and notable cultural venues such as the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and the Krannert Art Museum. Outdoor spaces, including Meadowbrook Park and the Wandell Sculpture Garden, offer clinicians on assignment accessible options for leisure, with additional attractions available at Allerton Park and Retreat Center in nearby Monticello. The area supports a range of activities, from live music and athletics to youth programs, dining, and local craft beer, providing varied options during time away from clinical duties.

The Physician Associate will provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgery coverage on a day shift basis from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with call coverage required as a component of this assignment. Clinical responsibilities encompass cardiothoracic surgical services within an on-site, hospital-based inpatient environment. Call is a required element of this role, and clinicians must maintain availability to respond to cardiothoracic surgical cases throughout each designated coverage period. Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery is required for consideration.

• Case Load/PPD:  Variable
• Patient Population:  All Ages
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  No
• 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

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.

Since 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.

That's what we do. Every day.

Company Description

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.\r\n\r\nSince 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.\r\n\r\nThat's what we do. Every day.