Urgent Need - Cardiac Surgeon Locum Tenens -CA @$2800/24hr
Updated 10/23/26
California, United States
Physician
Surgery-Cardiovascular
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
Cardiac Surgeon Locum Tenens Opportunity – CA
Position Overview
We are seeking a Board-Certified Cardiac Surgeon for a temporary locum tenens assignment .The ideal provider will be available for a full-time schedule for at least 6 months.
The client is also open to considering multiple surgeons to share coverage. For example, three qualified surgeons could potentially rotate coverage with each physician working every third week.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Board-Certified Cardiac Surgeon for a temporary locum tenens assignment .The ideal provider will be available for a full-time schedule for at least 6 months.
The client is also open to considering multiple surgeons to share coverage. For example, three qualified surgeons could potentially rotate coverage with each physician working every third week.
Schedule & Coverage
- Full-time coverage preferred
- Minimum 6-month commitment
- Flexible consideration for multiple providers to share the schedule
- Inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
- Hospital call coverage required
- Thoracic call included
- Must be available to participate in team meetings and department conferences as needed
Clinical Responsibilities
The Cardiac Surgeon will be responsible for:- Providing inpatient cardiac surgery coverage
- Taking hospital call, including thoracic call
- Performing cardiac surgery cases in the hospital
- Evaluating and treating patients in the outpatient clinic
- Seeing patients at the medical office building
- Communicating with patients and their families regarding care and treatment plans
- Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and department conferences as needed
- Collaborating with hospital staff and other members of the surgical team
Requirements
- Updated CV ( No Gaps above 30 days)
- NPDB Self Query (Must be Current month)
- Board Certification required
- Must have appropriate cardiac surgery training and experience
- Must be comfortable providing both inpatient and outpatient care
- Must be willing to take cardiac and thoracic call
- Clean professional and credentialing history strongly preferred to facilitate a faster and smoother privileging process
- Active licensure and required credentials must be maintained throughout the assignment
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