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

Jobtome; Brookesmith (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage in an operating room setting on a full-time day shift, with call duties included. The assignment is locums-style in Texas.

Responsibilities include assisting with vein harvesting and vascular closures, focusing on cardiovascular cases, and documenting all clinical work in the EPIC EMR during each coverage period. On-site, day shift role with organized protocols.

Qualifications

• Cardiothoracic surgery experience or exposure.
• Experience with EMR documentation and charting.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage in OR on a full-time day shift with call.
• Assist with vein harvesting and vascular closures in cardiovascular cases.
• Manage 2–6 consults per day and document in EPIC EMR throughout the assignment.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

EPIC EMR

On-site care

Education

PA certification

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-225777-PA-TX- Title: PA- Dates Needed: Full time starting in December- Shift Type: Day Shift- Assignment Type: OR- Call Required: Yes- Board Certification Required: No- Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This 311-bed hospital-based facility holds a Level 3 trauma designation and maintains established clinical infrastructure to support cardiothoracic surgery coverage across operating room settings. The facility utilizes EPIC EMR and provides on-site resources designed to facilitate coordinated surgical care delivery. Established protocols are in place to support continuity of service throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

Texas offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of attractions suited to varied interests. The state features historic sites, space exploration museums, and diverse outdoor pursuits. Visitors may explore culinary events, ranch experiences, arts and culture activities, and geological formations accessible via guided or self-guided tours across the state's many regions.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Physician Associate will provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage within an operating room setting on a full-time day shift basis, with call coverage required as a component of this assignment. Clinical responsibilities are limited to cardiovascular cases and do not include CVT cases; duties include assisting with vein harvesting and closing. Clinicians are expected to manage 2-6 consults per day and must utilize EPIC EMR for all clinical documentation throughout each assigned coverage period.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 2-6 consults per day
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No