Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens CoverageatFacility in Pennsylvan

LocumTenens.com; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a Physician Associate for cardiothoracic surgery coverage in a hospital setting in Pennsylvania. The assignment requires inpatient care with night shifts, weekend coverage, and on-call responsibilities as needed.

The clinician will provide CT surgery support across rotating shifts, including potential Weekday coverage, to ensure continuous patient care in a large tertiary facility.

Qualifications

• Board certification required
• Experience in inpatient cardiothoracic settings
• Ability to cover night/weekend shifts

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgery coverage
• Work night shifts and weekends with on-call duty
• Rounding on patients on weekends

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Inpatient care

Call coverage

Job description

This Job at a GlanceJob Reference Id: ORD-224244-PA-PATitle: PA Dates Needed: Ongoing Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift; 24-Hour Call Assignment Type: Inpatient Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This 373-bed hospital has received recognition for clinical excellence on multiple consecutive occasions. The facility provides advanced non-invasive treatments, adult and pediatric emergency services, inpatient medical and rehabilitation services, and supportive health and wellness programs. Established clinical infrastructure and protocols are in place to support coordinated cardiothoracic surgery coverage throughout each assigned period.

About the Facility Location

Pennsylvania offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of family-oriented and outdoor attractions suited to varied interests. The state features amusement parks, interactive farm destinations, and historical and cultural sites. Outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking, biking, boating, and fishing are available across multiple regions, providing accessible options for leisure during time away from clinical duties.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Physician Associate will provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage in an inpatient, hospital-based setting, with responsibilities spanning night shifts, weekends, and possible weekday coverage. Weekend duties include rounding on patients Saturday and Sunday, followed by subsequent on-call coverage. Call is a required component of this assignment, structured on an as-needed basis.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: VariablePatient Population: All AgesCall Ratio/Schedule: when neededLocation Type: On-SitePrescriptive Authority Required: NoGovernment: No