Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Illinois

LocumTenens.com; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to provide inpatient coverage in Illinois on a 24-hour call basis. The assignment requires on-site presence with immediate availability for emergent cardiothoracic cases.

Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing. Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery is required. 24-hour call and inpatient care are essential components of this locum tenens assignment.

Qualifications

• Board certification in cardiothoracic surgery is required.
• MD with active medical license and cardiothoracic board certification preferred for the assignment.
• Role involves inpatient 24-hour call coverage and urgent case response.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgical coverage on a 24-hour call basis.
• Respond to cardiothoracic surgical cases as needed.
• Maintain availability on-site for designated coverage periods.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Inpatient care

24-hour call readiness

Education

Board Certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-225977-MD-IL
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This facility maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support locum tenens cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient settings. The facility operates on-site and provides the resources necessary to facilitate coordinated patient care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period. On-site workflows are structured to accommodate 24-hour call-based coverage for the cardiothoracic surgery service line.

About the Facility Location

Illinois offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and cultural activities, including hiking and biking trails, kayaking, scenic drives, and golf courses. The state supports a calendar of community events such as farmers markets, live performances, races, and festivals across its towns and cities. Clinicians may also explore museums, art galleries, and historic sites, including the I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor, which features miles of trails and waterways.

About the Clinician's Workday

The cardiothoracic surgeon will provide inpatient surgical coverage on a 24-hour call basis, with on-site availability required throughout each designated coverage period. Call is a required component of this assignment, and the clinician must maintain availability to respond to cardiothoracic surgical cases as needed. Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery is required for consideration.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Variable
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Location Type:On-Site
• Government:No

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