Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Connecticut

LocumTenens.com; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com in Connecticut is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to cover night and 24-hour shifts, with weekend coverage as a primary component of this assignment.

The role is inpatient and OR-based, on-site at a tertiary-care hospital, with an expected volume of about 10 patients per day. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required; no call is requested and support staff are available on-site to assist care delivery.

Qualifications

• Board certification required for cardiothoracic surgery.
• Prescriptive authority required.
• Night shift with 24-hour coverage and weekend coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient and operating room settings during night and 24-hour shifts.
• Weekend coverage is a primary component of this assignment.
• Deliver cardiothoracic surgical services in an on-site hospital-based environment with ~10 patients per day.
• No call coverage is required; on-site support staff facilitate coordinated care.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-225763-PA-CT
• Title:PA
• Dates Needed:ASAP - Ongoing; weekend coverage
• Shift Type:Night Shift;24-Hour Shift
• Assignment Type:Inpatient;OR
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This tertiary-care medical center maintains a longstanding record of clinical excellence and specialty care delivery. The facility offers advanced technology, a collaborative medical staff, and administrative support structures designed to facilitate quality surgical outcomes. On-site resources are in place to support coordinated cardiothoracic surgery coverage throughout each assigned period.

About the Facility Location

Connecticut offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of coastal and inland activities suited to varied interests. Outdoor pursuits include kayaking, hiking, and biking through state parks, as well as visits to local farms, wineries, and covered bridges. The state also features historic sites, museums, and an active arts and entertainment scene, alongside coastal areas with water sports and seafood dining, providing diverse options for leisure during time away from clinical duties.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient and operating room settings on a night shift and 24-hour shift basis, with weekend coverage required as the primary component of this assignment. Clinical responsibilities encompass cardiothoracic surgical services within an on-site, hospital-based environment, with an anticipated volume of 10 patients per day. No call coverage is required as part of this engagement. Support staff are available on-site to facilitate coordinated care delivery throughout each assigned period.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:10 PPD
• Support Staff:Yes
• Call Ratio/Schedule:no call
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No