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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.