Cardiothoracic Surgery Coverage Opportunity (Locum Tenens / Emergency Temps)
Updated 2/06/26
55433, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Physician
Surgery-Thoracic
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeons for urgent and upcoming coverage needs. This is a high-volume, well-supported program with a predominance of routine cardiothoracic cases and advanced structural heart exposure.
Ideal Start Date: January 1, 2026 (flexible)
Credentialing Committee Review: January 5, 2026
Job Responsibilities
Core Surgical Volume:
CABG / Valve Procedures: ~250 annually
Standby/Structural Heart Volume:
TAVR: ~200
Structural Clips: ~100
Lead Extractions: ~35
Predominantly Routine Cases: CABG, valve repair/replacement, and core cardiothoracic procedures
Qualifications
Minnesota License OR IMLC required
Clean background for emergency credentialing
Ideal Candidate Profile
Board eligible or board certified cardiothoracic surgeon
Proficient in cardiothoracic and vascular procedures
Flexible skill set across routine and complex cases
Comfortable in high-volume clinical environments
Working Hours
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Call Rotation: 1 in 3 weeks
Call Includes:
Day shift
Overnight call (5:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Weekend 24-hour call
Priority Coverage Dates (High Need)
Immediate Priority Blocks:
March 16–22
March 30–April 5
April 20–26
May 4–10
Additional dates available beyond those listed.
Skills
Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG)
Cardiac valve repair & replacement
Aortic aneurysms
Aortic dissections
Atrial fibrillation surgery
Carotid endarterectomy
Congenital heart surgery
Esophageal surgery (minimally invasive)
Heart failure surgery
LVAD surgery
Minimally invasive & robotic heart surgery
Pacemaker procedures
Thoracoscopic surgery
TAVR / Structural heart procedures
Excluded Cases:
No Electrophysiology (EP) cases
Oncology lung cases handled at a separate facility
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