Thoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage atFacility in Illinois

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference
  -211867-PA-IL
• Title:
  
  PA
• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:
  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:
  Inpatient; OR
• Call
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Board Certification
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Job Duration:
  Locums

This medium-sized hospital operates as a Level 2 trauma center providing comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical services with advanced ICU and OR capabilities. The facility maintains modern surgical equipment and protocols to support high-quality patient care delivery for adult cardiothoracic surgery patients. The hospital requires specialized coverage to maintain continuous operations across the cardiothoracic surgery service line.

This area offers diverse recreational opportunities including indoor water parks, state parks with guided kayaking tours, and family-friendly attractions. Visitors can explore museums, art institutes, and participate in outdoor activities like bike tours and baseball games. The region features both urban entertainment venues and natural attractions, providing options for families and individuals seeking various forms of recreation and cultural experiences.

The physician associate will provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgery coverage with 8-10 hour day shifts and call responsibilities for both ICU and OR settings. The role requires performing EVH, CABG, and aortic valve procedures while managing adult patients in a Level 2 trauma facility. The clinician will work 7 on/off shift rotations and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure continuity of care across the medium-sized hospital‘s cardiothoracic surgery service line.

Board certification and prescriptive authority are mandatory requirements for this position.

• Case Load/PPD:
  Varies
• Location Type:
  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Government:
  No