Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage atFacility in Missouri

LocumTenens.com; Eugene (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage at an on-site Missouri facility. The role features a night shift with 24-hour call, inpatient and operating room coverage, first assisting, and inpatient rounding on a Monday-to-Monday rotation every other week. Prescriptive authority is required.

Document clinical work through the EPIC EMR system. Case load averages about one case per day in an environment that supports coordinated cardiothoracic care;

Qualifications

• PA licensure and board certification not required for this locum role? (interpretation note)
• Prescriptive authority is required.
• Experience in cardiothoracic surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide night shift coverage with 24-hour call.
• Inpatient rounding and first assisting in cardiothoracic procedures.
• Operate in the OR and inpatient settings per rotation schedule.

Skills

First assist

Inpatient rounds

Cardiothoracic procedures

Education

Physician Assistant degree

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-221381-PA-MO
• Title: PA
• Dates Needed: October 10 - Ongoing; every other week
• Shift Type: Night Shift; 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: No
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This medical center requires cardiothoracic surgery coverage following the departure of a full-time staff member. The facility provides inpatient and operating room services and maintains established clinical infrastructure to support quality patient care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period. On-site resources are in place to facilitate coordinated care for the cardiothoracic surgery service line.

About the Facility Location

Missouri offers a range of outdoor and family-oriented experiences suited to varied interests. The state features natural landscapes, state parks, and destinations such as Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, and the Lake of the Ozarks. Visitors may also enjoy agritourism activities, water sports, sightseeing tours, and cultural landmarks distributed across the region.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient and operating room settings on a night shift and 24-hour call basis, working a Monday-to-Monday rotation every other week. Clinical responsibilities include first assisting, inpatient rounding, and cardiothoracic surgical procedures as required throughout each assigned coverage period. All clinical documentation must be maintained through the EPIC EMR system. Prescriptive authority is required as a condition of this on-site assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 1 case a day
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Call Ratio/Schedule: 24hr call
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No