Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inNorthernIndiana

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Oolitic (IN); On-site; USD 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Tenens.com, LLC in Indiana seeks a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a 24-hour shift locum assignment. Coverage requires a minimum of 14 days per month with a 1:3 call ratio and on-site presence during each period. The facility is a 325-bed hospital with Level II trauma designation and dedicated OR support.

Candidates must possess vascular and thoracic expertise to meet clinical needs, and will work within a structured on-site team to ensure continuity of care across shifts.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Vascular and thoracic expertise required.
• Minimum 14 days per month on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide OR-based surgical coverage on a 24-hour shift.
• Maintain on-site availability during designated coverage periods.
• Adhere to 1:3 call ratio and ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

On-call management

Education

MD/DO in 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 availLocation Type: On-SiteGovernment: No