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

PhysicianCareerJobs; Michigan; Presencial; USD 83.000 - 138.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PhysicianCareerJobs is seeking a qualified PA for a locum tenens assignment at a Level I cardiothoracic surgical service in Michigan. The role includes day shifts 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, with weeknight and 24-hour weekend call, and full-scope inpatient rounding and operating room coverage.

Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery and prescriptive authority are required; collaboration with a surgical team ensures continuity of care across cases while supporting high-volume services.

Formación

• Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Prescriptive authority required.
• Locum coverage with inpatient and OR duties.

Responsabilidades

• Provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgery coverage in inpatient and OR settings.
• Perform day shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with weeknight and 24-hour weekend call.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to maintain continuity of care.

Descripción del empleo

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-212396-PA-MI
• Title: PA
• Dates Needed: January 2027 - June 2027
• Shift Type: Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This Level I facility provides comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical services with advanced inpatient and operating room capabilities. The hospital maintains established clinical infrastructure, modern surgical equipment, and structured protocols to support coordinated patient care delivery for the cardiothoracic surgery service line. On-site resources are in place to facilitate continuity of service throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

Michigan offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and recreational opportunities throughout the year. The state features stargazing at Headlands International Dark Sky Park, kayaking to geological formations such as Turnip Rock on Lake Huron, and exploration of the Great Lakes shorelines by paddleboard or on foot. Ski resorts, golf courses, dune rides, river tubing, scenic boardwalks, lighthouse landmarks, farm experiences, art festivals, and charter fishing are among the available activities distributed across the region.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient and operating room settings, with day shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, weeknight call, and 24-hour weekend call responsibilities. Clinical duties include full-scope inpatient rounding, operating room coverage, and collaboration with the surgical team to maintain continuity of care across the cardiothoracic surgery service line. Three APPs are available in the department to support clinical operations throughout each assigned coverage period. Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery and prescriptive authority are required for consideration.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: 3 APPs
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No