Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician in Illinois - Weekend Call Coverage, Epic Charting

Chicago Derm; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 248,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Derm seeks a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for locum coverage in Illinois. The role is inpatient adult CT surgery with weekend calls and a predictable on-site CVU support. Responsibilities include emergent cases, rounding and post-surgical management, with referrals from Cardiology.

Coverage is 1–2 weekends per month (3–6 shifts total). Illinois license required; LOQ via IMLC acceptable. BLS, CSR and DEA certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Must be MD or DO.
• Board Certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Illinois license required; LOQ acceptable under IMLC.
• BLS, CSR and DEA certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient adult cardiothoracic coverage with defined pager response.
• Evaluate referrals from Cardiology; manage emergent cases and rounding.
• Post-surgical management; support from CVU on site.

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery coverage in Illinois with predictable weekend call volume and strong CVU support on site. This is inpatient adult coverage with a defined pager response expectation and a manageable census.

Highlights

• Weekend coverage need is 1 to 2 weekends per month, typically 3 to 6 shifts total
• Inpatient pager call with average 3 calls per weekend and average daily census of 7 patients
• CVU team on site, noted to minimize after hours calls
• Will wait for license with active IMLC LOQ only, Interstate Medical License listed

Practice Setting

• Inpatient adult cardiothoracic surgery coverage
• Evaluate referrals from Cardiology
• Responsibilities include emergent cases, rounding on existing patients, and post surgical management
• CVU team on site for clinical support

Schedule

• Coverage is 1-2 weekends per month
• Weekend shift runs Friday 10am to Monday 5am
• Pager call with 30 minute response time

Requirements

• Must be an MD or DO
• Board Certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
• Illinois license required, will wait for license with active IMLC LOQ only, Open to IMLC Physicians
• Required certifications include BLS, CSR, DEA

If you can cover 1 to 2 weekends per month with pager call, reach out and we can compare your availability with the remaining weekend needs.