Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Texas

• Job Reference
  -225777-PA-TX
• Title:
  
  PA
• Dates Needed:
  
  Full time starting in December
• Shift Type:
  
  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:
  
  OR
• Call
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Board Certification
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Job Duration:
  
  Locums

This 311-bed hospital-based facility holds a Level 3 trauma designation and maintains established clinical infrastructure to support cardiothoracic surgery coverage across operating room settings. The facility utilizes EPIC EMR and provides on-site resources designed to facilitate coordinated surgical care delivery. Established protocols are in place to support continuity of service throughout each assigned coverage period.

Texas offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of attractions suited to varied interests. The state features historic sites, space exploration museums, and diverse outdoor pursuits. Visitors may explore culinary events, ranch experiences, arts and culture activities, and geological formations accessible via guided or self-guided tours across the state's many regions.

The Physician Associate will provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage within an operating room setting on a full-time day shift basis, with call coverage required as a component of this assignment. Clinical responsibilities are limited to cardiovascular cases and do not include CVT cases; duties include assisting with vein harvesting and closing. Clinicians are expected to manage 2-6 consults per day and must utilize EPIC EMR for all clinical documentation throughout each assigned coverage period.

• Case Load/PPD:2-6 consults per day
• Patient Population:
  
  All Ages
• Location Type:
  
  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Government:
  
  No