Surgery - General Physician

Role description

We are seeking a Board-Certified Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physicianto provide hospital-based coverage in Paducah, Kentucky. This opportunityinvolves adult cardiac surgery, general thoracic surgery, and management ofhigh-acuity patients.

Assignment Details

Practice Setting:

Hospital-based
Shift Type:

24-hour shifts
Schedule:

7:00 AM-7:00 AM
Weekend Coverage:

Required
Call:

Required
Average CT Surgical Cases:

1-2 per day
Annual ER Volume:

Approximately 30,000
Open Dates

Candidates must be available for one of the following coverage blocks:

December 24-December 28 - Preferred coverage dates; candidates with this availability will be prioritized
December 28-January 4
Responsibilities

The physician will provide coverage for a range of cardiothoracicsurgical and critical care needs, including:

Adult Cardiac Surgery

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Arterial revascularization using internal mammary and radial arteries
Redo cardiac surgery cases
Heart valve repair and replacement procedures
General Thoracic Surgery

Tube thoracostomy
Tracheostomy
Bronchoscopy
VATS procedures, including decortication and lung biopsy
Pericardial window procedures
Critical Care & ICU Management

Management of high-risk and critically ill cardiothoracic surgery patients
Impella insertion, removal, and bailout procedures
Medical management of critically ill patients in the ICU
Requirements

Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Active Kentucky medical license
Current BLS certification
Experience with adult cardiac surgery, general thoracic surgery, and high-acuity ICU management