About this opportunity
LocumTenens.com lists this Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Charleston, South Carolina opportunity in eastover, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD- -PA-SC
Title: PA
Dates Needed: ASAP
Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: Yes
Board Certification Required: Negotiable
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility This inpatient facility in Charleston, South Carolina maintains established cardiothoracic surgical infrastructure and clinical protocols to support coordinated patient care across floor and operating room settings. The facility operates with a structured APP model and on-site support systems to facilitate quality care delivery throughout the locum tenens coverage period. Coverage will commence following completion of the credentialing process.
About the Facility Location Charleston, South Carolina offers a range of activities suited to varied interests, including harbor cruises, farmers markets, jazz venues, and minor league baseball. The area provides access to nearby beaches and waterways, with excursions available to destinations such as Folly Beach and Isle of Palms, as well as maritime museum experiences. Dining, arts walks, and seafood festivals contribute to a well-rounded local scene throughout the region.
About the Clinician's Workday This locum tenens assignment requires a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Associate to provide inpatient coverage for 5-7 days per month, supporting one full-time APP vacancy. The clinical team consists of one surgeon and two APPs covering both floor and operating room responsibilities, with 24-hour call coverage required as a condition of this assignment. Endovascular Vein Harvesting certification is required, and prescriptive authority must be in place prior to the start of coverage.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: Variable
Support Staff: 1 Surgeon, 2 APPs
Patient Population: All Ages
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
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