Cardiothoracic Surgeon (MD/DO) – Locum Tenens

Quick Facts

• Role: Cardiothoracic Surgeon (MD/DO) – Locum Tenens

• Coverage: Ongoing weekend & vacation coverage in Pennsylvania

• Schedule: 7:00 AM–7:00 AM; two long weekends per month plus additional coverage for PTO/holidays

• EMR: Epic Bridges

• Shifts: Approximately 9–12 per month

Description

Board certified cardiothoracic surgeon needed for recurring locum tenens coverage supporting an established cardiac surgery program. The role includes inpatient rounding, surgical cases, office/clinic visits, and call with a 30-minute response time, with consecutive coverage blocks (no individual day coverage).

Responsibilities

• Inpatient rounding

• Perform surgical cases

• Office and clinic visits

• Provide call coverage (hospital + hotel-based) and respond within 30 minutes

• Manage TAVR responsibilities as assigned (TAVR procedures, TAVR clinic participation, and patient management)

• Handle consults and patient care calls (no APP coverage during weekends/holidays)

Requirements

• Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Active Pennsylvania Medical License

• Active Pennsylvania DEA

• ACLS certification

• BLS certification

• Minimum 2 years of experience

• Pennsylvania license preferred

• IMLC candidates accepted

Benefits

• Travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, rental car and fuel, mileage reimbursement, parking)

• Recurring long-weekend coverage with flexible ongoing schedule

• Established cardiac surgery program and strong multispecialty support

• Epic EMR (Epic Bridges)