Cardiac Surgery Physician - Lebanon, PA

Job Description
Join a high-volume hospital team as a cardiac surgeon providing urgent operative care from the cath-lab to the operating room. You’ll back-up consulting surgeons, manage post-operative patients from ICU to discharge, and respond to a rotating weekend call schedule. This locum tenens role offers a fast-paced environment with 24-hour coverage on select weekends.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Friday 12 PM – Monday 7 AM (rotating weekends), 24-hour call; average 2–4 hours of callbacks per day
• Patient Population: Adult (18 +)
• Location: Lebanon, PA
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform urgent cardiac surgeries, including cases originating in the cath lab, when patients are stable enough to wait until Monday.
• Serve as backup surgeon after consults and provide intra-operative support as needed.
• Manage post-operative care, transitioning patients from ICU to home discharge.
• Participate in daily rounding and respond to call-backs, averaging 2–4 hours per day.
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers (APPs) and multidisciplinary teams.
• Document all care in the EPIC electronic medical record system.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiac Surgery.
• Active Pennsylvania medical license and DEA registration.
• Minimum of 1 year post-training surgical experience.
• Ability to work 24-hour weekend call and handle urgent cases.
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR preferred.
• Credentialing clearance within 60 days; temps available with clean file.

Working Hours

• Rotating weekend coverage: Friday 12 PM – Monday 7 AM (24-hour call).
• Expected average callback time: 2–4 hours per day, including rounding.
• Approximately 3 weekends of coverage per month.

Skills

• Expertise in cardiac surgical procedures and peri-operative management.
• Strong decision-making and triage abilities under urgent conditions.
• Effective communication and teamwork with APPs, nurses, and consulting physicians.
• Proficiency in EPIC for documentation and order entry.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a high-stress, fast-moving environment.