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Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage atFacility in South Carolina

LocumTenens.com
Eastover, SC, 29044, USA
  • Healthcare
Our job summary
Competitive locum pay covering cardiothoracic surgery with 24-hour in-house call. Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate (PA) locum tenens; 24-hour in-house shifts, in-house call; Feb 1–May 30, 2026; on-site at a South Carolina hospital; inpatient/OR coverage, 7–10 days/month in blocks. - Prescriptive authority required - First-assist OR experience in cardiovascular surgery - Experience with adult cardiothoracic patients - Comfortable taking night emergency surgery call - Familiarity with eClinical Works EMR
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This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD-211897-PA-SC
  • Title: PA
  • Dates Needed: February 1, 2026 - May 30, 2026
  • Shift Type: 24-Hour Shift; In-House Call
  • Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR
  • Call Required: Yes
  • Board Certification Required: Negotiable
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This facility operates comprehensive cardiovascular surgery services with advanced surgical capabilities. The hospital maintains modern equipment and requires specialized coverage while recruiting efforts are underway for a replacement surgical APP. The facility provides 24-hour in-house coverage with dedicated support staff to ensure continuity of cardiovascular surgical care.

About the Facility Location

In South Caroline, visitors can explore Broadway at the Beach for entertainment and dining options, while history enthusiasts can visit various museums and participate in guided city tours. The area provides a mix of natural landscapes, cultural sites, and recreational activities suitable for different interests!

About the Clinician's Workday

The physician associate will provide cardiovascular surgery call coverage and hospital coverage working 7-10 days per month in blocks. The role requires first assist capabilities for surgery in the OR and taking night call with emergency surgery response when locum clinicians are present. The clinician will utilize eClinical Works EMR and work collaboratively with 1 mid-level and 1 RN support staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.


Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: 20
  • Support Staff: 3 surgeons and 2 first assists
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
  • Government: No

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