Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Role description

Facility in Cumberland, MD seeking CT Surgery Locums coverage

Rates: Open rates - willing to

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Opportunity Highlights

Start Date: May 15, 2026.
Schedule: Mixed 12-hour (7 PM 7 AM) and 24-hour (7 AM 7 AM) call shifts.
Call Requirements: 30-minute response time. On-site presence is not required after morning rounding unless an urgent/emergent issue arises.
Support: Strong Physician Assistant (PA) coverage. PAs handle initial consults, take first call, and perform Endovascular Saphenous Vein Harvesting (EVH).
EMR: Meditech.
Privileging: Temporary privileges available (30-day timeline).
Clinical Scope & Volume

The surgeon will lead the cardiac surgical service during their scheduled shifts, collaborating closely with the mid-level team.

Typical Cases: Open Heart (Bypass Surgery is a mandatory requirement), Carotid, and potentially Lung cases.
Daily Volume: 1 3 surgical cases per day (approximately 133 cases annually).
Admissions: 1 3 admissions while on call.
Rounding: 2 4 hours in the morning with the PA, depending on the current patient census.
Provider Requirements

Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiac or Thoracic Surgery (or both).
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
Required Skills: Must be able to perform Bypass Surgery.
Licensure: Active Maryland (MD) Medical License and Maryland CSR (Required).
IMLC: Not considered for this location.
About WhiteCoat Locums:

- Physician owned and led agency

- Highest-Pay rates on the market

- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail

- 100% transparent