Cardiothoracic / Vascular Surgery Locum Tenens Physician

Position Overview

One of our Partners, is seeking a Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to provide ongoing locum coverage at its Level II Trauma facility in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The hospital maintains an active open-heart and vascular program, performing a high volume of CABG and valve procedures with exposure to TAVR, thoracoscopic, and structural heart interventions.

The assignment features weekday OR coverage (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and a 1:3 call rotation including overnight and 24-hour weekend coverage. Emergency temporary privileges are available for qualified surgeons with clean records.

This role ranks in the top 10 % of national cardiothoracic locum compensation for 2025, offering a stable schedule, comprehensive support, and strong case mix in a major regional health system.

Assignment Highlights

• Coverage Dates: January 12, 2026 – Ongoing

• Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Call Rotation: 1:3 – includes day shift, overnight (5p–7a), and 24-hour weekend call

• Setting: Acute-care Level II Trauma Hospital

• Annual Case Mix:

• CABG / Valves – ? 250 cases

• TAVR Standbys – ? 200

• Mitral Clips – ? 100

• Lead Extractions – ? 35

Additional Procedures:
Aortic aneurysms & dissections | Atrial fibrillation surgery | Carotid endarterectomy | LVAD & heart-failure surgery | Minimally invasive and robotic approaches | Pacemaker | Thoracoscopic surgery | Structural heart (TAVR assist)

Excluded: Electrophysiology and Oncology Lung cases

Orientation: 4 hours (non-billable)

EMR: Epic

Licensure: MN license or IMLC required (Emergency Temps available)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive adult cardiothoracic and vascular procedures, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, and aortic surgery

• Provide 24-hour emergency surgical coverage per rotation schedule

• Supervise and collaborate with OR, ICU, and perfusion teams to ensure high-quality perioperative care

• Participate in TAVR and structural heart cases as first assist or standby surgeon

• Maintain operative reports and documentation in Epic EMR in a timely manner

• Support program development initiatives in quality and protocol optimization

Skills & Experience

• Board Certification: Cardiothoracic Surgery (ABTS)

• Licensure: MN license or IMLC required

• Experience: Minimum 5 years post-fellowship preferred

• Certifications: BLS & ACLS (AHA required)

• Preferred: Experience in Level II Trauma or high-acuity cardiac centers

• Soft Skills: Composed under pressure, decisive in critical situations, and collaborative across disciplines