Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage atFacility in Urbana, Illinois

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC seeks an experienced Physician Assistant for inpatient cardiothoracic surgery coverage in Illinois. The assignment runs on a day shift with call, in a hospital-based on-site setting, to support CT surgery services.

The clinician must hold board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery to be considered. This locum role offers ongoing coverage with varied cases and a professional clinical team. Champaign-Urbana area provides community amenities for downtime between shifts.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery is required.
• Assignment is locums for inpatient cardiothoracic surgery.
• Coverage includes day shift with call.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgery coverage on days 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.
• Respond to cardiothoracic cases during assigned coverage; participate in hospital inpatient services.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Inpatient care

Call coverage

Team communication

Education

Board-certified Physician Assistant

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-226951-PA-IL
• Title: PA
• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift; Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This facility maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support locum tenens cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient settings. The facility operates on-site and provides the resources necessary to facilitate coordinated patient care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period. On-site workflows are structured to accommodate day shift and call-based coverage for the cardiothoracic surgery service line.

About the Facility Location

The Champaign-Urbana area is a community-oriented region in Illinois, home to the University of Illinois campus and notable cultural venues such as the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and the Krannert Art Museum. Outdoor spaces, including Meadowbrook Park and the Wandell Sculpture Garden, offer clinicians on assignment accessible options for leisure, with additional attractions available at Allerton Park and Retreat Center in nearby Monticello. The area supports a range of activities, from live music and athletics to youth programs, dining, and local craft beer, providing varied options during time away from clinical duties.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Physician Associate will provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgery coverage on a day shift basis from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with call coverage required as a component of this assignment. Clinical responsibilities encompass cardiothoracic surgical services within an on-site, hospital-based inpatient environment. Call is a required element of this role, and clinicians must maintain availability to respond to cardiothoracic surgical cases throughout each designated coverage period. Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery is required for consideration.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No