Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician (Locum Tenens)

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Tenens Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

• Coverage: Dec 24, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027

• Schedule: 24-hour call (7a–7a), weekend coverage required; 4–7 shifts/month

• Setting: Inpatient hospital-based practice

Description

Locum tenens cardiothoracic surgeon needed for adult and geriatric inpatient coverage in Paducah, Kentucky. The physician will perform adult cardiac surgery (including CABG and heart valve repair/replacement), general thoracic procedures, provide ICU management for high-risk cases, and support structural heart procedures in a Hybrid OR/Cath Lab. Epic is used as the EMR.

Responsibilities

• Adult cardiac surgery: CABG; arterial revascularization using internal mammary arteries and radial artery; redo cases; heart valve repair/replacement

• General thoracic procedures

• ICU management of high-risk cases

• Structural heart procedure support in Hybrid OR/Cath Lab

• Required procedures: Impella insertion/removal/bailout; tube thoracostomy; tracheostomy; bronchoscopy; VATS decortication/lung biopsy; pericardial window

Requirements

• Board Certified

• BLS Certified

• Impella support experience

• Structural heart support experience in Hybrid OR/Cath Lab

• Available for complete coverage block (Dec 24, 2026 to Jan 4, 2027)

• Weekend coverage and 24-hour call (7a–7a)

• Clean background

• Kentucky license preferred (candidates needing to obtain a KY license may be considered)

Benefits

• Long-term locum tenens inpatient coverage