Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-Cardiovascular
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Longview, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/26/24
Job Quick Facts
• Specialty: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Longview, TX
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Mar 30, 2024 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Shifts needed to be filled:
- Mar 30 (7a) - Apr 1 (7a)
• Call Schedule: 24-hr Call
• Call Coverage: ED & Cath lab call
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 30mins
• Admissions: Yes
• Support Staff: RNs, MAs, PA/NPs, Office Staff
• Procedures:
- Vascular Surgery; Aneurysm repairs, Thoracic, Abdominal, Arterial bypass, Peripheral, Vascular access devices, AV shunt
- General CV/thoracic surgery; Open, Endoscopic
- Coronary artery bypass surgery; On/off pump
- Congenital defects (ASD, VSD, PFO, etc.)
- Valvular repair & replacement
- Aneurysm repair; Cardiac, Aorto-thoracic
- Lung resection (including VATs)
- Chest wall or pleural procedures, Esophagus & diaphragm surgeries
- Permanent pacemaker placement, AICD, Left ventricular assist devices, TAVR, CABG, Vent Management, Bronchoscopy, Eval. & management of acute vol/BP issues
- Insertion of Central line, Arterial line, PA catheter, & IABP
- General Vascular surgery; Open, Endovascular
- Aneurysm repair - aorto-abdominal
- Bypass procedures - aorto-femoral/iliac; Fem-pop
- Endarterectomy: Carotid, Renal
- Subclavian steal procedure
• Trauma Level: III
• EMR: Athena
• Temporary Privileges available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active TX License
• BC/BE
• Must be able to perform vascular surgeries