Critical Care Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facilityin Chattanooga, Tenne

LocumTenens.com; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a Physician Assistant to provide inpatient critical care coverage at a 275-bed hospital in Franklin, Tennessee. Shifts include 12-hour day and night coverage, with an attending MD on call, for the periods Sept 14–20, Oct 12–18, and Oct 27–Nov 1.

The clinician will work on-site with MDs and APPs, managing an average caseload of 12 patients and ensuring continuous coverage throughout the assignments. Board certification with prescriptive authority is required.

Qualifications

• Board certification is required.
• Prescriptive authority is required.
• Licensed to practice in the location.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care coverage during 12-hour day and night shifts.
• Coordinate care with MDs and APPs.
• Maintain an average caseload of 12 patients.

Skills

Critical care

Inpatient care

Team coordination

Education

Board certification

Prescriptive authority

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-PA-TN

Title: PA

Dates Needed: Sept 14 - Sept 20; Oct 12 - Oct 18; Oct 27 - Nov 1

Shift Type: Day Shift; 60;Night Shift

Assignment Type: Inpatient

Call Required: No

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This 275-bed full-service hospital provides a broad range of diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. The facility maintains established critical care protocols and appropriate resources to support the delivery of specialized inpatient ICU services. Locum tenens coverage is sought to ensure continuity of care throughout the designated coverage periods.

About the Facility Location

The area offers a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Visitors may explore the Tennessee Aquarium, Ruby Falls, Raccoon Mountain Caverns, and the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, as well as the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum and the local zoo. Rock City Gardens on Lookout Mountain is accessible approximately 15 minutes from the downtown area, and a variety of community events, fitness programs, and recreational activities are available throughout the region year-round.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide critical care coverage during 12-hour day and night shifts at an inpatient facility on an on-site basis, delivering intensive monitoring and critical care interventions while the attending MD is on call. Coverage spans the following date ranges: Sept 14 - Sept 20, Oct 12 - Oct 18, and Oct 27 - Nov 1. The clinician will coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team that includes MDs and APPs, maintaining an average caseload of 12 patients.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: 12

Support Staff: MDs & APPs

Location Type: On-Site

Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

Government: No

Shift Times: Day and night shifts; 12-hour coverage; attending MD on call

Certifications Required: Board certification required; prescriptive authority required