This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD-PA-TN
Title: PA
Dates Needed: 2 weeks/month
Shift Type: Day Shift; 24-Hour Shift
Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR; ER
Call Required: Yes
Board Certification Required: No
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility This facility is currently experiencing a vacancy and requires locum tenens coverage to ensure continuity of cardiothoracic surgical services. A credentialing period of 90 days is required prior to the start of clinical duties. On-site resources and established clinical infrastructure are in place to support coordinated care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period.
About the Facility Location Tennessee offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of regional attractions spanning museums, live music, outdoor recreation, and cultural events. The state features diverse natural landscapes, outdoor destinations, and educational institutions across its many regions. Clinicians may also explore community events, art festivals, and local markets held throughout the year in both urban centers and smaller towns.
About the Clinician's Workday The Physician Associate will provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient, operating room, and emergency room settings on a day shift and 24-hour shift basis. Scheduled clinical hours run Monday through Friday with a 7:00-8:00 AM arrival, continuing until the caseload is complete, with workload volume determining early or late departure. Administrative responsibilities are minimal, limited to communication, select phone calls, and medication management as needed. Call coverage is required on a rotating basis every third week and weekend, with clinicians taking first call except for transfer center responsibilities.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 10 patients/day
Patient Population: All Ages
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
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Responsibilities
Provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage in inpatient, OR, and ER settings
Assist in perioperative cardiothoracic procedures and patient care
Manage administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications
Board certification not required for PA per listing
Physician Associate (PA) license in TN or ability to obtain