Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility

• Job Reference
  - -PA-KY
• Title:
  
  PA
• Dates Needed: 08/31/2026 - 12/31/2026
• Shift Type:
  Day Shift;
  Call
• Assignment Type:
  Inpatient;
  Outpatient
• Call
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Board Certification
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Job Duration:
  Locums

This hospital in Northern Kentucky provides cardiothoracic surgical services across inpatient and outpatient settings. The facility maintains established surgical infrastructure and protocols to support quality patient care delivery across the cardiothoracic and vascular surgery service lines. Dedicated clinical support staff are in place to ensure continuity of care throughout each assigned coverage period.

Kentucky offers a range of regional attractions and outdoor recreational opportunities suited to varied interests. The state features diverse natural landscapes, equestrian culture, and year-round activities accessible to clinicians on assignment. Clinicians will find diverse options for recreation and exploration throughout the region.

The physician associate will provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with one weeknight call shift per week from 5:00 PM to 7:00 AM as 2nd Call/Backup. Clinical responsibilities are primarily CT surgery with some vascular work; the role involves limited rounding. The physician associate will collaborate with 3 Physician Associates who first assist in surgery and take call, and 3 APRNs who see patients in the office Monday through Thursday.

All clinical documentation is maintained through the EPIC EMR system, and the facility schedules 2-4 surgeries per physician each day of the week.

• Case Load/PPD: 2-4 surgeries per day
• Support Staff: 3 Physician Associates (first assist in surgery, take call); 3 APRNs (office, Monday - Thursday)
• Patient Population:
  All Ages
• Location Type:
  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Government:
  No

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