Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inNorthernIndiana

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 207,000 - 289,000; Part time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for OR-based coverage in Indiana. The assignment requires a 24-hour shift with a minimum of 14 days per month and on-site availability during coverage. A 1:3 call ratio is in place and vascular/thoracic expertise is required.

Prior CTS board certification is mandatory, and the role involves working within a Level II trauma setting with on-site resources to support continuity of care during assigned periods.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery required.
• OR-based surgical coverage on a 24-hour shift.
• Minimum 14 days per month.
• 1:3 call ratio; on-site availability during coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide OR-based surgical coverage on a 24-hour shift.
• Maintain on-site availability during each coverage period.
• Support cardiothoracic surgery duties with vascular and thoracic expertise.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Education

Board Certification 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 avail Location Type: On-Site Government: No