Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate for Locum Tenens

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-214843-PA-IL

Title: PA

Dates Needed: 1 week per month

Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call

Assignment Type: Inpatient; Outpatient; Clinic; OR

Call Required: Yes

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: LocumsAbout the Facility

The facility provides comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical services with a 6-month coverage need. The medical center maintains established protocols for quality patient care delivery with modern surgical equipment and support systems to ensure optimal outcomes for cardiothoracic surgery patients.About the Facility Location

This area features notable cultural attractions including the Art Institute of Chicago museum and Millennium Park with its distinctive bean-shaped sculpture. The region offers outdoor activities such as canopy tours in Galena and hiking opportunities in Aurora, with various state parks providing additional recreational options. Entertainment venues include classic cinema theaters and family activity centers with arcades and go-kart facilities.About the Clinician's Workday

The physician associate will provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgery coverage working Monday through Friday with 8-hour day shifts plus call responsibilities, along with 24-hour call coverage on weekends. The clinician will deliver full scope cardiothoracic surgery services including OR assistance, clinic management, and hospital rounding. The position requires board certification and prescriptive authority for comprehensive patient management across inpatient, outpatient, clinic, and OR settings.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: 1-2 cases per day

Support Staff: Yes

Patient Population: Adults

Call Ratio/Schedule: TBD

Location Type: On-Site

Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

Government: No

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