Locum Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Quick Facts

• Start: 03/01/2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Standard 5, 8-hour shifts (flexible 08:00–05:00) + on-call required
• Facility: Acute care hospital
• Pay: $2,600/day–$3,000/day

Description

A locum Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician position is available at an acute care hospital in Macon, GA. You will provide scheduled coverage plus on-call availability, including emergency surgery support and full perioperative care.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of surgeries (assignment details may vary), including emergency procedures
• Provide preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop patient care plans
• Be on-call for emergency surgeries and urgent cases
• Provide consultations to patients and other medical professionals regarding options and care plans
• Educate patients on postoperative care and follow-up requirements
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Residency training in surgery accredited by ACGME or AOA
• Board certification in surgery (American Board of Surgery)
• Active and unrestricted Georgia medical license
• Current ACLS certification
• On-call availability for emergency coverage
• At least 1 year of clinical experience preferred

Benefits

• Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay
• Travel and lodging coverage
• In-house credentialing and licensing teams
• Malpractice coverage and risk management support
• Dedicated application and assignment support
• Easy timekeeping and streamlined management of documents