Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Louisiana

• Job Reference Id: ORD-220490-PA-LA
• Title: PA
• Dates Needed: Dec 22 - 31, 2026 and opportunity for 2027 dates as well
• Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: No
• Job Duration: Locums

This inpatient facility in Louisiana maintains a cardiothoracic ICU and seeks locum tenens coverage across day and night shifts. The hospital supports the CT-ICU service line with established clinical resources and on-site support staff to facilitate coordinated patient care throughout each assigned coverage period.

Metro NOLA

Clinicians will provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgery coverage in the CT-ICU on an on-site basis in Louisiana, working 12-hour shifts available during both day and night hours. Clinical responsibilities include arterial line placement, central line placement, chest tube insertion, and intubation. APP support staff is available on-site, with typically 2 APPs present during day shifts and 1 APP during night shifts. No call is required for this assignment.

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: Usually 2 APPs during day shift; 1 APP during night shift
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Call Ratio/Schedule: none
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No

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