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Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Need in Pennsylvania
Englewood, Colorado, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-Thoracic
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 6/03/22
  • Coverage Needed:
    • ASAP - ongoing
  • Clinical Information:
    • Inpatient: Cover all cardiac and thoracic consultations Average 1 per day
    • Outpatient: Follow up and new patients about 5/week
    • Work a minimum of 7 to 10 days per month
    • Supporting staff: Two cardiac PAS, Office staff
    • Schedule: Every day/with ER coverage
    • Hours: 4- 6 hours
    • Call: Every day
    • Volume: 75 cardiac/50 thoracic yearly
    • The region’s first 24/7 cardiac catheterization lab
    • The only hospital offering cardiothoracic and vascular surgery in Monroe County
    • Dedicated heart surgery team that includes three cardiothoracic surgeons, three physician assistants, a dedicated cardiac anesthesiologist and an exceptional staff of specialized nurses and operating room personnel
    • A specially equipped electrophysiology lab to treat and manage abnormal heart rhythms
    • A comprehensive heart failure program
    • Advanced wound-care services, including hyperbaric chamber treatment
    • 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) transmission from emergency medical services to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono while patient is en route to hospital
  • Required:
    • Board certified or eligible
    • Current PA medical license or ability to obtain one
    • Cardiothoracic surgery experieence
    • Procedures required: Thoracic and cardiac procedures (transfer to cedar crest available for complex cases
    • DEA must remain in state to maintain privileges. Provider must be willing transfer and maintain DEA in state for the duration of privileges being active, or obtain a new in state DEA to remain in state for the duration of privileges being active
    • Must be fully vaccinated for Covid 19
    • Exemptions only allowed for religious or medical reasons, once approved by the facility.