Locum - Physician - Surgery - Cardiothoracic

Availability Periods

Primary Preference

12/24 - 12/28 (candidates with this availability will be prioritized)

• Secondary Availability: 12/28 - 1/4

Position Details

Practice Setting

Hospital-Based

Schedule

24-hour shifts, from 7 AM to 7 AM

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Average CT Surgical Cases Per Day

1-2

Annual Emergency Room Volume

30,000

Operating Rooms

1 dedicated Heart OR, 1 Hybrid OR

Documentation System

EPIC EMR

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Support Staff

Includes a First Assist with endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting experience, a focused anesthesia team dedicated to cardiothoracic surgery, and a collaborative ICU team.

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*Patient Demographic:

Adult and Geriatric

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Monthly Shift Requirement

4-7 Shifts

Key Responsibilities

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Adult Cardiac Surgery

Required Focus Area

• CABG (including arterial revascularization using internal mammary and radial arteries; redo cases)
• Heart Valve Repair/Replacement
• General Thoracic Surgical Procedures (including tube thoracostomy, tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, VATS decortication/lung biopsy, pericardial window)
• ICU Management of high-risk cases (including Impella insertion/removal/bailout; medical management of critically ill patients)
• Support for Structural Heart Procedures (in hybrid OR/catheterization lab)

Mandated Qualifications

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Board Certification

Required

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BLS Certification

Required

Kentucky Medical License

Preferred (Candidates Requiring Licensure Will Be Considered)

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Clean Background Check

Required

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Impella Support Experience

(Insertion/removal/bailout) Required

Experience with Structural Heart Support

(In Hybrid OR/Cath Lab) Required

Certification and Licensure Requirements

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Certifications

BLS, Board Certification

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License:** Kentucky State License preferred

This technical information is aimed at ensuring clear expectations and qualifications for candidates in the specialized field of cardiothoracic surgery.