Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Inpatient Setting in

• 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

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.

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.

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.

• 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

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