Locum Tenens Thoracic Surgeon (m/w/d)

Weatherby Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 517,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Travel & housing covered

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a physician for an inpatient locum tenens assignment in Minnesota. Rounding and admissions are required; open and endoscopic general CV/thoracic surgery capabilities include CABG (on pump and off pump), valvular repair, and aneurysm repair.

The case mix includes TAVR, LVAD, AICD placement, lung resection including VATs, bronchoscopy, vent management, and surgeries of the esophagus and diaphragm.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient only setting -- rounding and admissions required
• General CV/thoracic surgery -- open and endoscopic procedures required
• CABG (on pump and off pump), valvular repair, aneurysm repair required
• TAVR, LVAD, AICD placement, lung resection including VATs required
• Bronchoscopy, vent management, esophagus and diaphragm surgeries required

Job description

• Call only -- beeper call with 20-minute response time required
• Call ratio: 1:2
• 4 - 5 phone consults, 4 - 5 patients seen, 4 - 5 admissions per 24-hour call
• Inpatient only setting -- rounding and admissions required
• General CV/thoracic surgery -- open and endoscopic procedures required
• CABG (on pump and off pump), valvular repair, aneurysm repair required
• TAVR, LVAD, AICD placement, lung resection including VATs required
• Bronchoscopy, vent management, esophagus and diaphragm surgeries required
• Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
• Assignment details and time entry in online portal
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
• Charter member of NALTO

From $375.00 to $450.00 hourly
Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Rates shown are all-inclusive and combine an hourly base pay with other potential earnings like overtime, call, and holiday pay. Please contact your consultant for details."

Since 1995, Weatherby Healthcare has established itself as an expert in locum tenens staffing for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The company employs nearly 600 employees committed to filling locum tenens assignments in large-scale healthcare networks, hospitals, and clinics nationwide. Learn more at