Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Orange Park, Florida

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Lake Panasoffkee (FL); On-site; USD 207,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a board-eligible cardiothoracic surgeon for a 24-hour call assignment at a hospital-based facility in Florida. The role covers inpatient, operating room, and emergency room settings with monthly call scheduling and emergent consultations.

Responsibilities include adult cardiac and thoracic procedures (CABG, valve repair/replacement), postoperative management and inpatient consultations; prescriptive authority is required.

Qualifications

• Cardiothoracic surgeon with 24-hour call coverage.
• Board certification negotiable per facility requirements.
• Experience in inpatient, OR and ER settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult cardiac and thoracic procedures, including CABG and valve repair/replacement.
• Manage postoperative care and inpatient consultations; handle emergent cases during call.

Skills

Prescriptive authority

24-hour call

Board certification

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-221682-MD-FL


• Title:MD


• Dates Needed:11/24 7:00 AM - 11/30 7:00 AM


• Shift Type:24-Hour Call


• Assignment Type:Inpatient;OR;ER


• Call Required:Yes


• Board Certification Required:Negotiable


• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This hospital-based facility provides cardiothoracic surgical services across inpatient, operating room, and emergency room settings. The facility maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support coordinated care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period. On-site resources are in place to facilitate quality cardiothoracic surgery coverage on a locum tenens basis.

About the Facility Location

Orange Park offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and recreational attractions. The area provides access to the St. Johns River and Doctors Lake for boating, fishing, and paddling, with Doctors Lake Park featuring a 320-foot fishing pier and paddleboard rentals. Outdoor enthusiasts may explore Jennings State Forest to the west, where hiking, biking, camping, and paddling are available. Shopping, dining, and entertainment options can be found at Orange Park Mall, while Clarke House Park and Eagle Harbor Golf Club are among the area's other notable destinations.

About the Clinician's Workday

The cardiothoracic surgeon will provide 24-hour call coverage across inpatient, operating room, and emergency room settings, with weekday and weekend coverage determined by the monthly schedule. The clinician must remain available for emergent consultations and operative cases throughout each assigned call period. Clinical responsibilities include adult cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, emergency cardiac procedures, thoracic procedures, lung resections, and management of thoracic trauma, as well as postoperative patient management and inpatient consultations. Prescriptive authority is required as a condition of this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Variable


• Patient Population:Adults


• Call Ratio/Schedule:Type of coverage needed


• Location Type:On-Site


• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes


• Government:No