Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Portsmouth, Virginia
@ LocumTenens.comCardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Portsmouth, Virginia
About the job
Full-service hospital in Portsmouth, VA offers comprehensive inpatient, surgical, emergency, and specialty care. The cardiothoracic surgery PA covers inpatient and clinic duties with call responsibilities, providing quality care in a historic area with cultural activities.
Requirements
- Prescriptive authority
- Cardiothoracic surgery experience
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Call responsibilities
Qualifications
- Medical license
- Board certification negotiable
- Experience in surgery
- Strong communication skills
Full job description
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 Clinician's 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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