Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Locum Tenens)

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Physician)

• Setting: Acute care hospital

• Assignment length: 13 weeks

• Coverage: 24-hour on-call

• Shift: 07:00–07:00 (standard 5, 8-hour shifts)

• Start date: 01-17-27

• Pay: $280–$300 per hour

Description

Locum tenens Cardiothoracic Surgeon role at an acute care hospital with 24-hour on-call coverage. You will provide surgical care across a broad range of cases, including emergency surgeries, and manage preoperative through postoperative care. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, consult on surgical options, educate patients, and maintain complete medical records.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of surgeries (including emergency surgeries)

• Provide preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care

• Develop and implement patient care plans with a multidisciplinary team

• Provide on-call coverage for emergency surgeries

• Consult with patients and other medical professionals on surgical options and care plans

• Educate patients on post-operative care and follow-up

• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Surgery residency training accredited by ACGME or AOA

• Board certification in surgery (American Board of Surgery)

• Active and unrestricted medical license in Georgia

• Current ACLS certification

• Ability to perform a wide variety of surgeries with minimal supervision

• Ability to make quick, sound decisions in complex situations

• At least one year of clinical experience preferred

Benefits

• Highly competitive locum tenens pay

• Travel and lodging coverage

• Malpractice coverage and risk management support

• In-house credentialing and licensing support

• Dedicated application and assignment support

• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management