Locums Thoracic Surgeon Is Needed in South Carolina

Weatherby Healthcare; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 124,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare seeks a cardiothoracic physician assistant for call-only coverage in Rock Hill, SC. You will handle both open and endoscopic procedures, including CABG on-pump and off-pump, valve repairs, and congenital defect repairs as part of a busy CT service.

Expect 24/7 Weatherby support, 30-minute response, and a 1:2 beeper call ratio. Typical shifts involve 3–6 patients with 1 admission, with all time entries completed in the online portal.

Qualifications

• Cardiothoracic surgery skills required, including open and endoscopic techniques.
• Experience with coronary bypass grafting on-pump and off-pump.

Responsibilities

• Call-only coverage with beeper, 1:2 ratio.
• Respond to calls within 30 minutes.
• See 3–6 patients per shift; 1 admission per shift.
• PAs take first call.
• Document assignment details and time in online portal.
• Weatherby consultant available 24/7.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Open & endoscopic

CABG on/off-pump

Valvular repair

Congenital repair ASD VSD PFO

Job description

• Call only coverage -- beeper call, 1:2 ratio
• 30-minute call response time required
• 3 - 6 patients seen per shift; 1 admission per shift
• PAs take first call
• Cardiothoracic surgery skills required -- open and endoscopic
• Coronary artery bypass, on pump and off pump required
• Valvular repair, replacement, and aneurysm repair required
• Congenital defect repair required -- ASD, VSD, PFO
• 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