Locum Cardiac & Thoracic PA — Robotic Surgeries

Weatherby Healthcare; Kentucky; On-site; USD 152,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Housing covered

Transportation covered

24-hour consultant support

Health, vision, dental, 401(k)

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking qualified locum tenens cardiac specialists to work in a high-acuity setting in Kentucky. The role includes EVH and first-assisting, ICU and stepdown management, and involvement in open heart surgeries (CABG, valves, complex aortic repairs).

Robotic thoracic cases are common, with occasional clinic coverage as needed. Weatherby offers comprehensive benefits and support, with 24/7 consultant access, and coverage of transportation and housing expenses for

Qualifications

• Experience with EVH and first-assisting in cardiac cases.
• Proficient in ICU and stepdown management.
• Experience with Open Heart procedures (CABG, valves, complex aortic repairs).
• Thoracic cases include robotic-assisted procedures.
• Occasional clinic coverage may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide EVH and first-assisting in cardiac surgeries.
• Manage high-acuity ICU and stepdown patients.
• Assist in open heart procedures (CABG, valves, complex aortic repairs).
• Support robotic thoracic cases and related workflows.
• Cover occasional clinic duties as needed.

Skills

EVH and first-assisting

ICU and stepdown management

Open hearts (CABG, valves)

Robotic thoracic cases

Clinic coverage

Tools

Maquet vein harvesting equipment

Job description

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking qualified locum tenens cardiac specialists to work in a high-acuity setting in Kentucky. The role includes EVH and first-assisting, ICU and stepdown management, and involvement in open heart surgeries (CABG, valves, complex aortic repairs).

Robotic thoracic cases are common, with occasional clinic coverage as needed. Weatherby offers comprehensive benefits and support, with 24/7 consultant access, and coverage of transportation and housing expenses for