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

LocumTenens.com; Brookesmith (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) for cardiothoracic surgery coverage in Texas on a full-time day shift. The assignment requires call and is conducted in an operating room, with documentation done in EPIC EMR. Vein harvesting and closing duties are included in clinical responsibilities.

Expect 2-6 patient consults per day, with coverage on an on-site basis in Texas. This locum assignment supports uninterrupted cardiovascular care across shifts.

Responsibilities

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

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-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

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

• Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed to seamless experience with every assignment:
• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details