Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility

Clinton, Illinois

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About the facility

A level two trauma facility with 175 beds is seeking a cardiothoracic surgery physician associate for locum tenens coverage.

About the facility location

Southern Illinois is full of beautiful walking trails, waterfalls, and mountains. While on assignment, visit Ferne Clyffe State Park, Giant City State Park, or Shawnee National Forest.

About the clinician's workday

The role includes minimal clinic duties, OR blocks, and 24-hour call coverage. Responsibilities include first assisting with heart and lung cases, performing EVH, and providing post-op care such as suture and staple removal, wound care, and patient education. Clinic duties are minimal, typically from 9 AM to 11 AM once or twice a week. Call coverage involves 24-hour shifts, with rounding and emergent cases, while phone calls are handled by the surgeons. Currently, the team sees 1-2 cases per day.

Additional job details
  • Case load/PPD: tbd
  • Support staff: tbd
  • Call ratio/schedule: tbd
  • Location type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive authority required: Yes
Why choose

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

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  • Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
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Date Posted: 14 March 2025
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