Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed For Locum Tenens Coverage At Facility In Michigan

Jobtome; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery PA for locum coverage at a Level I facility in Michigan. Responsibilities include inpatient rounding, OR coverage, and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure continuity of care across the CT service line.

Shifts run from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with weeknight call and 24-hour weekend call. Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery and prescriptive authority are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery is required.
• Prescriptive authority is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient and operating room settings.
• Maintain day shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with weeknight and 24-hour weekend call.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure continuity of care across the service line.

Job description

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