Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Med Ninjas; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Locum Tenens Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Virginia for June and July 2025. The role involves clinic and operating room responsibilities, including a variety of cardiothoracic procedures. Candidates must have board certification, an active Virginia medical license, and fellowship training. This position offers flexibility in scheduling and the potential for a locum-to-perm transition.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Thoracic Surgery required.
• Active VA medical license and DEA required.
• Fellowship Training required.

Responsibilities

• Clinic and OR coverage with 24-hour call.
• Perform various cardiothoracic procedures.
• Flexible coverage for June and July 2025.

Skills

Board Certification

BLS

ACLS

Fellowship Training

Tools

Epic

Job description

We are seeking a Locum Tenens Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Virginia.

Locum Tenens Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Position Type: Locum Tenens
Specialty: Physician - Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Virginia
Rate: Open & Negotiable
Shift: Monday Friday, 7:00 am 3:30 pm clinic/OR, with 24-hour call
Start Date: June 2025
End Date: July 2025

Position Details:
Patient Population: Adults (18+)
Setting: Office, Hospital, Operating Room, Rounding
Responsibilities: Clinic and OR coverage with 24-hour call; potential for locum-to-perm transition
Required Procedures:

• Aortic Surgery: Descending Aortic Aneurysms

• CABG: CABG, redo coronary revascularization (with/without heart valve surgery), arterial revascularization

• Thoracic Procedures: Pericardial window, tube thoracostomy, thoracic aortic aneurysms

• Endoscopy/Thoracic Surgery: Flexible/rigid bronchoscopy, thoracotomy, lung resections, pneumonectomy, chest wall resection/reconstruction, mediastinal surgery

• Valve/Vascular: Heart valve repair/replacement, CoreValve system, mitral valve repair
  EMR System: Epic
  Support Staff: Hospital surgical team
  Days Per Month: Flexible ALL of June and July 2025
  On-Call/Weekends: Yes, after-hours and weekend call required

Submission Requirements:

• Board Certification (American Board of Thoracic Surgery) REQUIRED

• Active VA medical license and DEA REQUIRED, no exceptions

• BLS/ACLS REQUIRED

• Fellowship Training REQUIRED

• Case Logs REQUIRED with submission

• Availability for full June & July coverage REQUIRED

Join us today!