Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Illinois Facility

• Job Reference Id: ORD- -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: Locums

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.

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.

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.

• 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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