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Thoracic Surgeon - (Surgery - Cardiothoracic) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-General
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Owensboro, Kentucky, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 8/04/14
Job Description & Requirements
Thoracic Surgeon - (Surgery - Cardiothoracic) Locum Tenens
StartDate: 01/27/2014Available Shifts: 24 Hour On-Call

Specializing in surgical procedures that target the heart and the blood vessels of the chest, cardiothoracic surgeons(locum tenens) have one of the most demanding and exacting jobs in medicine. Surgeries performed by these surgeons include insertion of a pacemaker, the bypassing of blocked coronary arteries and treatment of aortic aneurysm. Cardiothoracic surgeons also frequently oversee the administration of anesthesia during open heart surgery.

Preferred Qualifications
Locum Tenens Cardiothoracic Surgeon needed in Kentucky for 24-hour call coverage. Dates of coverage are Monday, January 27th through Wednesday, January 29th. 450-bed facility has a Level 2 ER. Expect 2-3 consults and 0-1 surgical procedures per day. Staff will handle rounding.

Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year.

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