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1xThoracic Surgery - Cardio Thoracic Surgery Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center (KY)
Updated 8/27/25
Hazard, Kentucky, United States
Physician
Surgery-Thoracic
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Location:
Hazard, KY
Hazard is a picturesque town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky, offering natural beauty with abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. The area provides a close-knit community atmosphere while still being accessible to larger cities like Lexington.
Facility:
This regional medical center serves as a critical healthcare provider for the Eastern Kentucky region, offering comprehensive medical services to the surrounding communities. The facility is a level 3 trauma center committed to delivering quality patient care in a supportive environment with modern medical technology.
Opportunity:
Board Certified - Cardio Thoracic Surgery
Job Details:
• Coverage needed from September 26, 2025 at 8am until October 6, 2025 at 8am, as well as December 19, 2025 at 8am until December 29, 2025 at 8am
• Requires board certification with ACLS, ATLS, and BLS certifications
• Must be proficient in general CV/thoracic surgery with open procedures required, endoscopic preferred
• CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) skills required, both on-pump and off-pump preferred
• Ventilator management skills required
• Experience with chest wall and pleural procedures required
• Insertion of central line, arterial line, PA catheter, and IABP required
• Preferred skills include lung resection, valvular repair/replacement, aneurysm repair, and congenital defect procedures
• Experience with esophagus and diaphragm surgeries preferred
• Pacemaker placement and AICD skills preferred
• TAVR and bronchoscopy experience preferred
• Vascular surgery skills including endovascular procedures preferred
• 30-day estimated credentialing timeframe
• Lodging recommendations include Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn
• Nearest airport is in Lexington, KY
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
Hazard, KY
Hazard is a picturesque town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky, offering natural beauty with abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. The area provides a close-knit community atmosphere while still being accessible to larger cities like Lexington.
Facility:
This regional medical center serves as a critical healthcare provider for the Eastern Kentucky region, offering comprehensive medical services to the surrounding communities. The facility is a level 3 trauma center committed to delivering quality patient care in a supportive environment with modern medical technology.
Opportunity:
Board Certified - Cardio Thoracic Surgery
Job Details:
• Coverage needed from September 26, 2025 at 8am until October 6, 2025 at 8am, as well as December 19, 2025 at 8am until December 29, 2025 at 8am
• Requires board certification with ACLS, ATLS, and BLS certifications
• Must be proficient in general CV/thoracic surgery with open procedures required, endoscopic preferred
• CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) skills required, both on-pump and off-pump preferred
• Ventilator management skills required
• Experience with chest wall and pleural procedures required
• Insertion of central line, arterial line, PA catheter, and IABP required
• Preferred skills include lung resection, valvular repair/replacement, aneurysm repair, and congenital defect procedures
• Experience with esophagus and diaphragm surgeries preferred
• Pacemaker placement and AICD skills preferred
• TAVR and bronchoscopy experience preferred
• Vascular surgery skills including endovascular procedures preferred
• 30-day estimated credentialing timeframe
• Lodging recommendations include Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn
• Nearest airport is in Lexington, KY
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
