Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Portsmout

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Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Portsmout

Dillwyn, VA
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About the job

Join a full-service hospital in Portsmouth VA, providing comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical coverage in inpatient and clinic settings. Serve on a 2-week rotation, with call duties and prescriptive authority, supporting quality patient care in a historic, vibrant community.

Requirements

  • Prescriptive authority
  • Call responsibilities
  • Inpatient and outpatient care
  • Cardiothoracic surgery experience

Qualifications

  • Board certification negotiable
  • Virginia license preferred
  • Experience in surgical settings
  • Ability to handle call duties

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This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD- -PA-VA

Title: PA

Dates Needed: ASAP for 6 months to start

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

Assignment Type: Inpatient; Clinic

Call Required: Yes

Board Certification Required: Negotiable

Job Duration: Locums; Locums to Perm

About the Facility
This full-service acute care hospital serves the Portsmouth, Virginia community with comprehensive inpatient, emergency, surgical, and specialty care services. The facility maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support coordinated cardiothoracic surgery coverage throughout each assigned period. On-site resources are in place to facilitate quality care delivery for the cardiothoracic surgery service line.
About the Facility Location
Portsmouth, Virginia is a historic area offering a range of cultural and recreational activities suited to varied interests. The Olde Towne district serves as a hub for community events, with venues such as Festival Park and the Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center hosting regular programming. Clinicians on assignment will find options spanning dining, shopping, museums, outdoor kayaking through restored wetlands, live music, trivia nights, and recurring markets throughout the area.
About the Clinicians Workday
Clinicians will provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient and clinic settings on a day shift basis, with call and 24-hour call responsibilities required as a condition of this assignment. The schedule follows a 2-week on/2-week off rotation, with night call from 3:00 PM to 7:00 AM and 24-hour weekend call from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM. Clinical duties include rounding on approximately 5-10 adult patients and providing some outpatient clinic-based care. Prescriptive authority is required for this on-site engagement.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: Number of patients seen on rounds: 5-10

Call Ratio/Schedule: 3p-7a (Night call) + 24 hour call (7a-7a) weekends. 2 week on/off rotation

Location Type: On-Site

Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

Government: No

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