LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery PA in Tennessee! About The Position A facility is seeking a Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for locum tenens coverage. Eastern Tennessee is a treasure trove of fun activities. You can immerse yourself in the vibrant music scene of Knoxville or Nashville, home to iconic venues like the Grand Ole Opry. Nature enthusiasts can explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offering hiking, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives. The position is at a 700-bed hospital with a Level 1 trauma center, requiring night shifts from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., following a 7-on, 7-off schedule. Responsibilities include floor and ICU coverage, necessitating a background in cardiac and thoracic surgery, as well as handling patient calls, nurse calls, and consults during the night. Temporary privileges are available for credentialing. Dates Needed: December - Ongoing Case Load/PPD: TBD Shift Type: Night Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient; ER Assignment Duration: Locums Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Yes Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Reference ID: ORD-179484-PA-TN Contact: LocumTenens.com recruiter has the specialized knowledge and personal connections to source premier assignments while negotiating top pay on your behalfLT Online Experience gives you one-stop visibility into your past and future assignments, presents, time and pay, preferences, travel info and document storageLocumTenens.com provides paid malpractice insurance (A++), paid housing and travel, comprehensive onboarding, 1099 financial consulting, and credentialing, privileging, and licensing assistance 1576058EXPPLAT About LocumTenens.com The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. That's what we do. Every day. We're LocumTenens.com. We connect clients and clinicians to take care of patients. How do we do it? By doing it better than everyone else. Whether you're looking for a locum tenens job or locum tenens coverage, our experienced agents have the specialized knowledge, know-how, and personal relationships to take care of you and your search. LocumTenens.com provides comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor. We cover your malpractice insurance (A++) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing and travel. Our LocumTenens.com agents have the specialized knowledge and personal connections to provide the best locum tenens experience and negotiate top pay on your behalf.