Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at I

• Job Reference Id: ORD- -PA-MI
• Title: PA
• Dates Needed: June 8th - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This Level I facility provides comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical services with advanced inpatient and operating room capabilities. The hospital maintains modern surgical equipment and established protocols to support high-quality patient care delivery for cardiothoracic surgery patients.

Michigan offers diverse attractions ranging from Lake Michigan beaches and dune climbing opportunities to historic sites such as Mackinac Island State Park where transportation relies on bicycles and horses rather than cars. Visitors can explore museums, entertainment venues like Comerica Park and Ford Field, and natural landmarks including Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The region offers outdoor activities such as trail hiking alongside cultural experiences in small towns throughout the area.

The physician associate will provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgery coverage with day shifts from 7 AM to 3 PM, weeknight call, and 24-hour weekend call responsibilities for both inpatient and operating room settings. The clinician will perform full scope rounding, call duties, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure continuity of care across the cardiothoracic surgery service line. Daily responsibilities include managing surgical cases and providing comprehensive coverage with board certification and prescriptive authority requirements.

• Case Load/PPD: 10-15 surgeries per week
• Support Staff: 3 APP's
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No

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