Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage atOR in Indiana

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD- -PA-IN

Title: PAD

Dates Needed: September 14? October 12, October 23? November 9, November 20? December 7

Shift Type: Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call; In-House Call

Assignment Type: Inpatient; Outpatient; OR

Call Required: Yes

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This regional healthcare network in Northern Indiana provides a range of medical and surgical services across inpatient and outpatient care settings. The facility maintains an established surgical program with collaborative workflows across multiple clinical disciplines. Clinical documentation is supported by the EPIC EMR system.

About the Facility Location

Indiana offers a range of regional attractions and outdoor recreation opportunities suited to varied interests throughout the state. The region features cultural destinations, community events, and year-round activities accessible to clinicians on assignment. Diverse dining, entertainment, and recreational options are available across the state.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient, outpatient, and operating room settings, with weekday hours structured as Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, followed by night call from 4:00 PM to 7:00 AM, and 24‑hour call on weekends. Inpatient responsibilities include morning rounding on 5 to 8 cardiothoracic patients, updating care plans, writing orders, and coordinating with the multidisciplinary care team, along with post‑operative care tasks such as chest tube and pacing wire removal, wound care, and discharge planning. Operating room duties include serving as first assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures and performing vein harvesting using the Maquet system. Outpatient responsibilities include managing approximately 10 consults per day, with all clinical documentation maintained through the EPIC EMR system.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: ~15-20 PPD
• Support Staff: Williard, David, Marie + CT surgeons
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule:
  • Weekdays: Monday? Friday 7 AM? 4 PM + night call 4 PM? 7 AM
  • Weekends: 24‑hour call (7 AM? 7 AM)
• Location Type: On‑Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No