Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inNorthernIndiana

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC seeks a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to provide OR-based coverage in Indiana. This role requires board certification and vascular/thoracic expertise, with a 24-hour shift and on-site availability for a minimum of 14 days per month.

The facility is a 325-bed hospital with a Level II trauma designation, supported by two APPs to maintain continuity of care. Previous locum tenens cardiothoracic experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Board certification required for Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Vascular and thoracic surgical expertise needed.
• Minimum 14 days of coverage per month; 24-hour shift; OR assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide OR-based cardiothoracic surgical coverage on a 24-hour shift.
• Maintain on-site availability during each coverage period.
• Case load includes multiple admissions and phone consults; coordinate with APPs for workflow.

Skills

Vascular and Thoracic Expertise

Education

Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-226739-MD-IN

Title: MD

Dates Needed: Minimum 14 days per month

Call 1:3

Shift Type: 24-Hour Shift

Assignment Type: OR

Call Required: Yes

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This 325-bed facility operates a 29-bed emergency department and holds a Level II trauma designation.

The facility maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support locum tenens cardiothoracic surgery coverage across operating room settings.

On-site resources are in place to facilitate continuity of care throughout each assigned coverage period, with 2 APPs available to support clinical operations.

About the Facility Location

Indiana offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of regional attractions suited to varied interests. The state features world-record-holding theme and water parks, a natural lakeshore with miles of trails, and a children's museum spanning 500,000 square feet with interactive exhibits across five floors.

Natural and historical sites, including rare dinosaur fossil collections and preserved 19th-century landmarks, provide additional options for leisure during time away from clinical duties.

About the Clinician's Workday

The cardiothoracic surgeon will provide OR-based surgical coverage on a 24-hour shift basis, with a minimum of 14 days per month required.

Call is a required component of this assignment, structured at a 1:3 call ratio, and the clinician must maintain on-site availability throughout each designated coverage period.

Clinicians must possess both vascular and thoracic expertise to meet the clinical requirements of this assignment.

Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery is required for consideration.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: 10 to 15 patients per shift; 20 phone consults; 10 admissions

Support Staff: 2 APPs avail

Location Type: On-Site

Government: No