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

LocumTenens.com; Brookesmith (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Physician Assistant for full-time cardiothoracic surgery coverage in a hospital setting in Texas. The role requires day shifts with call coverage and prescriptive authority. You will support cardiovascular cases, assist with vein harvesting and wound closure, and document all care in the EPIC EMR system.

The assignment is locum with on-site work and standard duties of managing 2-6 consults per day, starting in December.

Qualifications

• PA degree; board eligibility or certification.
• Prescriptive authority required.
• Experience in cardiothoracic surgery preferred.
• Texas licensure or eligibility to practice in TX.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage in an operating room.
• Assist with vein harvesting and closing.
• Manage 2-6 consults per day.
• Document all care in EPIC EMR.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Call coverage

Vein harvesting

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

PA licensure or certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

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