Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inNorthernIndiana

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 332,000 - 461,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking a Board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our locum tenens program in Indiana. The assignment requires on-site coverage with a 24-hour shift and a minimum commitment of 14 days per month, including a 1:3 call ratio.

Ideal candidates will have vascular and thoracic expertise, be licensed in Indiana, and work well with on-site teams, including two available APPs to support operations during each coverage period.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery required.
• Indiana medical license preferred.
• Experience in OR cardiothoracic procedures.
• Willingness to commit to 14 days per month.

Responsibilities

• Provide OR-based cardiothoracic coverage on a 24-hour shift.
• Maintain availability during designated coverage periods.
• Work with 2 APPs to support clinical operations.
• Adhere to call ratio of 1:3.

Skills

Vascular and Thoracic Surgery

Education

MD – Cardiothoracic Surgery

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