Cardiothoracic Surgeon - 24-Hour Inpatient Coverage (Locum)

Jobtome; Bradfordsville (KY); On-site; USD 248,000 - 386,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.Com is seeking a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for on-site inpatient coverage in Paducah, KY. The assignment involves 24-hour shifts and 24-hour call for adult cardiac surgery, including CABG and valve procedures, with ICU management across the case mix.

The role requires proficiency in hybrid OR and cath lab support, handling high-acuity patients, and contributing to cardiothoracic service delivery during the specified dates.

Qualifications

• Board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon required.
• Inpatient call coverage on a 24-hour shift.
• Experience with adult cardiac surgery including CABG and valve procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient coverage for CT surgery on a 24-hour shift.
• Perform CABG using appropriate conduits and other CT procedures.
• Manage ICU care for high-acuity cardiac patients and assist in hybrid OR/cath lab cases.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Inpatient care

CABG

ICU management

Education

Board Certification

Tools

Hybrid OR

Impella

Job description

LocumTenens.Com is seeking a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for on-site inpatient coverage in Paducah, KY. The assignment involves 24-hour shifts and 24-hour call for adult cardiac surgery, including CABG and valve procedures, with ICU management across the case mix.

The role requires proficiency in hybrid OR and cath lab support, handling high-acuity patients, and contributing to cardiothoracic service delivery during the specified dates.