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

LocumTenens.com; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage in an inpatient hospital setting. The position includes night shifts, weekend rounds, and possible weekday coverage, with on-call duties as needed.

The clinician must be board-certified as a Physician Assistant with CT surgery experience and have no prescriptive authority requirement. This locum assignment requires on-site availability in Pennsylvania with continuous assignment possible.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Physician Assistant with CT surgery experience.
• Prescriptive authority required: No.
• Willingness to cover nights, weekends, and on-call.
• Locum tenens assignment in hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Rounding on patients during night shifts and weekends.
• On-call coverage as needed.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery experience

Night/weekend on-call availability

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-224244-PA-PA
• Title:PA
• Dates Needed:Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift;Night Shift;24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This 373-bed hospital has received recognition for clinical excellence on multiple consecutive occasions. The facility provides advanced non-invasive treatments, adult and pediatric emergency services, inpatient medical and rehabilitation services, and supportive health and wellness programs. Established clinical infrastructure and protocols are in place to support coordinated cardiothoracic surgery coverage throughout each assigned period.

About the Facility Location

Pennsylvania offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of family-oriented and outdoor attractions suited to varied interests. The state features amusement parks, interactive farm destinations, and historical and cultural sites. Outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking, biking, boating, and fishing are available across multiple regions, providing accessible options for leisure during time away from clinical duties.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Physician Associate will provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage in an inpatient, hospital-based setting, with responsibilities spanning night shifts, weekends, and possible weekday coverage. Weekend duties include rounding on patients Saturday and Sunday, followed by subsequent on-call coverage. Call is a required component of this assignment, structured on an as-needed basis.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:nights and weekends, possibly weekday
• Call Ratio/Schedule:when needed
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:No
• Government:No