Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inBryan,Texas

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Brookesmith (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Tenens assignment in Texas for inpatient cardiothoracic surgery coverage (MD). You will participate in daily rounds from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with 24-hour call coverage from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM on-site.

Dates Needed: 11/13–11/16 and 12/4–12/7. Case load fewer than 5 admissions per day with one hospital-based NP available for assistance. Prescriptive authority not required; location on-site; board certification negotiable.

Qualifications

• Inpatient cardiothoracic surgery coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient cardiothoracic surgery patients and respond to emergencies.
• Support trauma cases and provide backup coverage for Cath Lab procedures.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-226937-MD-TX
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: 11/13 (7:00 AM) - 11/16 (7:00 AM); 12/4 (7:00 AM) - 12/7 (7:00 AM)
• Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Negotiable
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This acute care facility maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support locum tenens cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient settings. The facility provides a collaborative, patient-centered environment with access to advanced medical technology, specialized care teams, and multidisciplinary support. On-site workflows are structured to accommodate 24-hour call-based coverage for the cardiothoracic surgery service line throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

The assignment area offers an active civic calendar and a range of community programming, including cultural events and public engagement opportunities. Local library and community center resources support a variety of recurring programs and activities available during time away from clinical duties. Clinicians on assignment will find a community-oriented environment with accessible cultural and civic programming throughout the region.

About the Clinician's Workday

The clinician will provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgery coverage, including daily hospital rounding from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and 24-hour call coverage structured from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM. Call is a required component of this assignment, and the clinician must maintain on-site availability to respond to cardiothoracic surgical cases as needed.

• Responsibilities include managing cardiothoracic surgery patients, responding to surgical emergencies, supporting trauma cases, and providing backup coverage for Cath Lab procedures.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Avg fewer than 5 admissions per day
• Support Staff: 1 hospital-based Nurse Practitioner available to assist
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No