Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate for Locum Tenens

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-221622-PA-OH

Title: PA

Dates Needed: 9/8/2026 - 9/18/2026, plus 1 to 2 weeks a month of coverage until 2027

Shift Type: Day Shift

Assignment Type: Inpatient

Call Required: Yes

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums About the Facility

This full-service acute care hospital in Springfield, Ohio provides comprehensive emergency, surgical, cardiovascular, and specialty services to the surrounding patient community. The facility maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support quality care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period. On-site resources are in place to facilitate coordinated care for the cardiothoracic surgery service line. About the Facility Location

Springfield, Ohio offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of local attractions and leisure activities. The area features historic sites, golf courses, and antique markets, including the Clark County Fairgrounds, which hosts regular antique shows and flea markets. Clinicians will also find local breweries, conference centers, and community events available throughout the city during their assignment. About the Clinician's Workday

The Physician Associate will provide inpatient cardiothoracic and vascular surgery coverage on a day shift basis, with call required when on assignment and weekend call averaging approximately 10 hours. Clinical responsibilities include post-operative care for cardiothoracic and vascular patients, emergency surgical intervention, and management of consults and referrals from the emergency department, Cath Lab, and all hospital clinicians. The clinician must be proficient in vein harvesting during cardiac surgery and retrieval of vascular tissues for use as a bypass conduit. Additional duties include surgical assistance, rounding, coordination of care, prescription writing, and ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests. Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: Hospital 20-26

Patient Population: Adults

Call Ratio/Schedule: Call Ratio: on call if on assignment. Avg Call Back Hours: Wknds ~10

Location Type: On-Site

Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

Government: No Why choose LocumTenens.com?

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