Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC seeks a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a locum-tenens role in Paducah, KY. Coverage is a 24-hour call with 4–7 shifts per month, Dec 24, 2026–ongoing, with travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance provided.

Requirements include active KY license or eligibility, BLS, and experience with Impella and structural heart support; privileges are required. Duties include CABG, valve repair/replacement, thoracic procedures, and ICU management in a hybrid OR/Cath

Qualifications

• Board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon.
• Active KY license or eligible.
• BLS certification required.
• Impella and structural heart experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform Adult Cardiac Surgery including CABG and valve repair/replacement.
• Perform General Thoracic Surgery procedures.
• Manage ICU care for high-risk cardiac surgery patients, including Impella support.
• Provide Structural Heart Procedure Support in Hybrid OR/Cath Lab.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and ICU teams for patient care.

Skills

Impella experience

Structural Heart

BLS

Education

Board Certification: BC

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Paducah, United States | Posted on 08/22/2026

• Call Schedule: 24-hr call (7a-7a); 4-7 shifts per month
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Paducah, KY
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call only
• Coverage Period: Dec 24, 2026 – Ongoing
• Call Schedule: 24-hr call (7a-7a); 4-7 shifts per month
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered

COVERAGE DATES

• Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 (most prio)
• Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 04, 2027

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric
• Average Daily Volume: 1-2 CT Surgical Cases
• Annual ER Volume: 30,000
• Case Mix: Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR: Epic
• Specialty Backup: Anesthesia, ICU, Cardiology
• Support Staff:First Assist with Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest experience, focused anethesthia team dedicated CT surgery, collaborative and helpful ICU
• No. of ORs: 1 Heart, 1 Hybrid

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Adult Cardiac Surgery (CABG, Valve Repair/Replacement)
• General Thoracic Surgery (Tube Thoracostomy, Tracheostomy, Bronchoscopy, VATS, Pericardial Window)
• ICU Management of high-risk cases (Impella Insertion/Removal/Bailout)
• Structural Heart Procedure Support (in Hybrid OR / Cath Lab)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC
• Licenses: Active KY License or willing to obtain
• Certifications: BLS
• Experience: Impella and Structural Heart Support experience required
• Must be available for one set of dates listed
• Clean record

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform Adult Cardiac Surgery including CABG and valve repair/replacement.
• Perform General Thoracic Surgery procedures.
• Manage ICU care for high-risk cardiac surgery patients, including Impella support.
• Provide Structural Heart Procedure Support in Hybrid OR/Cath Lab.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and ICU teams for patient care.