Critical Care Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facilityin Central Tennessee

LocumTenens.com; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking a board-certified clinician to provide inpatient critical care coverage in a night-shift assignment. The role requires prescriptive authority and involves 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with on-site supervision by an attending physician.

Caseload averages 5-10 admissions per night for adults, with no call responsibilities. This locum assignment emphasizes continuity of care within ICU-level protocols and is based at an on-site Tennessee facility.

Qualifications

• Board certification and prescriptive authority required.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care coverage during 12-hour night shifts for an inpatient ICU.
• Manage an expected 5-10 admissions per night.
• Attendings are on-site to support coordinated patient care through the night.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-226917-PA-TN Title: PA Dates Needed: Ongoing Shift Type: Night Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This inpatient facility maintains established critical care protocols and the clinical resources necessary to support ICU-level services on an on-site basis. The facility operates with a structured nocturnist coverage model and provides attending physician support on-site throughout each night shift to ensure continuity of care for critically ill patients. Clinical operations are designed to facilitate coordinated patient care delivery during each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

This state offers a range of cultural and family-oriented attractions suited to varied interests. Residents and visitors may explore regional outdoor recreation, including cavern tours, botanical gardens, and parks distributed across the area. The region also features agricultural festivals, storytelling traditions rooted in Appalachian culture, and treetop experiences such as ziplining. Year-round activities and local landmarks provide options for those with diverse recreational preferences.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide critical care coverage during 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM at an inpatient facility, with no call responsibilities associated with this assignment. Responsibilities include intensive monitoring and management of critically ill patients throughout each assigned shift, with an expected admission volume of 5-10 patients per night. An attending physician works alongside the clinician on-site through the duration of each night shift to support coordinated patient care. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required for consideration.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 5-10 admissions per night
• Support Staff: Attending working side by side through the night.
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Times: Night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; 12-hour shifts; no call; attending on-site through the night
• Procedures Required: Standard ICU procedures
• CertificationsRequired: Board certification required; prescriptive authority required