Locum Thoracic Surgeon - Fast-Paced CV/Thoracic Coverage

Vetted Solutions; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 517,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Prepaid travel and housing

24-hour access to a dedicated consult

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking an inpatient-only cardiothoracic surgeon for a general CV/thoracic surgery service in Minneapolis. The role requires rounding and admissions, with heavy on-call duties and quick response times.

Responsibilities include performing open and endoscopic procedures such as CABG, valve repairs, TAVR, LVAD, AICD placement, lung resection (VATS), bronchoscopy, and ventilator management, plus esophageal and diaphragmatic surgeries.

Qualifications

• Expertise in general CV and thoracic surgeries.
• Experience with minimally invasive procedures.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient coverage for CV/thoracic surgeries.
• Perform open and endoscopic procedures including CABG, TAVR, LVAD, AICD placement.
• Lung resection (VATS) and bronchoscopy.
• Ventilator management and post-operative care.
• Manage 4-5 consultations, 4-5 patients, and 4-5 admissions per 24-hour call.
• Be present with 20-minute beeper response.

Skills

Procedural proficiency

Cardiothoracic surgery

Minimally invasive techniques

Clinical judgment

Independent work

Job description

Vetted Solutions is seeking an inpatient-only cardiothoracic surgeon for a general CV/thoracic surgery service in Minneapolis. The role requires rounding and admissions, with heavy on-call duties and quick response times.

Responsibilities include performing open and endoscopic procedures such as CABG, valve repairs, TAVR, LVAD, AICD placement, lung resection (VATS), bronchoscopy, and ventilator management, plus esophageal and diaphragmatic surgeries.