Thoracic/Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-Thoracic
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
2/14/24
Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: Thoracic/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Birmingham, AL
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Jan 8 - Apr 1, 2024
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shifts needed to be filled:
- Jan 8 (7a) - Jan 15 (7a)
- Jan 31 (7a) - Feb 9 (7a)
- Feb 29 (7a) - Mar 8 (7a)
- Mar 25 (7a) - Apr 1 (7a)
• Shift/Call Schedule: 7a-7a
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 30 mins
• Callback %: 15
• Admissions included: Yes
• Rounding included: Yes
• Support Staff: 3 APPs, 1 RN, 1 MA, & 3 Office Staff
• Procedures:
- General CV/Thoracic surgery, Coronary artery bypass surgery
- Congenital defects (ASD, VSD, PFO, etc.), Valvular repair
- Aneurysm repair, Lung resection (including VATs)
- Chest wall or pleural procedures
- Esophagus & diaphragm surgeries
- Permanent pacemaker placement
- AICD, Left ventricular assist devices, TAVR, CABG, Vent Mangmt.
- Bronchoscopy, eval. & mgmnt. of acute vol/BP issues
- Insertion of Central & Arterial line, PA Catheter & IABP
• Trauma Level: III
• EMR: Epic & Cerner
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• AL License -or- IMLC
• BC
• Must hold TAVR Privileges