Locum Tenens Physician Cardiovascular Surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO (Urgent need)
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Job description
We are seeking a Locum Tenens Cardiovascular Surgeon in Colorado.
Locum Tenens Cardiovascular Surgeon
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Specialty: Physician - Surgery - Cardiovascular
Location: Colorado
Rate: Open & Negotiable
Shift: 24-hour call (6a–6a); weekends with occasional weekday vacation coverage
Start Date: As soon as credentialed
End Date: Ongoing
Position Details:
Patient Population: 100% Adult
Setting: Hospital-based
Responsibilities: Call coverage for CV surgery service; average 1–2 admissions/day, 8–10 ICU patients, 1–2 surgeries/day
Required Procedures:
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General CV/Thoracic Surgery
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Coronary artery bypass surgery (on- and off-pump)
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Repair of congenital defects (ASD, VSD, PFO)
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Valvular repair/replacement
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Aneurysm repair (cardiac & aorto-thoracic)
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ECMO cannulation and patient stabilization for transfer
EMR System: Epic
Support Staff: 2 physicians, 5 mid-levels
Days Per Month: 1–2 weeks/month
On-Call/Weekends: Yes (weekends required, some weekday call possible)
Submission Requirements:
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Board Certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (ABMS/AOA) – REQUIRED
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Active Colorado License or IMLC – REQUIRED
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ACLS & BLS (AHA only) – REQUIRED (or willing to obtain)
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Able to perform all required procedures – REQUIRED
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Clean background/no malpractice – REQUIRED
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COVID vaccinated – REQUIRED (must note)
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Able to perform heart surgery; focus on cardiac cases – REQUIRED (note years of experience)
Join us today!