Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at FacilityinNorthernIndiana

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC seeks a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for on-site coverage in Indiana. The assignment requires 24-hour shifts with a minimum of 14 days per month and a 1:3 call ratio. Expect collaboration with two APPs to ensure smooth OR operations across a Level II trauma setting.

The facility is a 325-bed hospital with a 29-bed ED, supporting cardiothoracic cases with established protocols and on-site resources for continuity of care throughout each coverage period.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon required.
• Vascular and thoracic expertise essential.
• Willingness to cover 24-hour shifts with on-site presence.

Responsibilities

• Provide OR-based surgical coverage on a 24-hour shift basis.
• Minimum 14 days per month required.
• Maintain on-site availability during coverage period.
• Collaborate with 2 APPs to support operations.
• Call ratio 1:3.

Skills

Vascular surgery

Thoracic 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