Surgery-Cardio Thoracic - PA job located in Kentucky

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-213195-PA-KY
• Title:  PA
• Dates Needed:  July 1 - August 31, 2026
• Shift Type:  Day Shift; Call
• Assignment Type:  Inpatient; Outpatient
• Call Required:  Yes
• Board Certification Required:  Yes
• Job Duration:  Locums

This 383-bed hospital in Northern Kentucky provides comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical services with established protocols for quality patient care delivery. The facility maintains modern surgical equipment and utilizes the EPIC EMR system for documentation and care coordination. The medical center employs dedicated support staff including Physician Associates and APRNs to ensure continuity of care across the cardiothoracic surgery service line.

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The clinician will provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgery coverage working Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM with 1 week per month of Monday through Thursday weeknight call from 5 PM to 7 AM as 2nd Call/Backup. The position involves assisting with cardiothoracic surgery procedures and vascular components with limited rounding responsibilities. The clinician will collaborate with 3 Physician Associates who provide first assist services and 3 APRNs who handle office consultations Monday through Thursday. Documentation must be maintained through the EPIC EMR system for all patient encounters and surgical procedures.

• Case Load/PPD:  2-4 surgeries per day
• Support Staff:  3 Physician Associates who first assist in surgery, 3 APRNs in office
• Patient Population:  All Ages
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• Government:  No

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