Cardiothoracic Surgery Locum Tenens – Athens, GA

Updated 9/12/26
Athens, Georgia, 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

We are seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a locum tenens position in Athens, GA. This is a call and hospital coverage opportunity for cardiac and aortic surgery at an acute care hospital. Please see below for more information.

Beds: 427
Trauma Level: II–IV
EMR: Epic

Job Responsibilities

Provide cardiothoracic surgery call and hospital coverage
Manage approximately 5 hospital encounters per day (approximately 25 per month)
Perform cardiac surgery including emergent CABGs and aortic disease cases
Round on the patient list with APP support as needed
Maintain open communication with the on-call APP
Work alongside 2 surgeons and 5 surgical APPs

Qualifications

Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery (BE considered if fellowship trained at ACGME-certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgery program)
Active Georgia state license (or IMLC accepted)
DEA
Epic experience required

Working Hours

Shift: 5 x 24-hour shifts per month (7:00a–7:00a, flexible)
Start Date: 8/1/2026
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Employment Type: Locum Tenens – 1099

For more information and to apply, please apply via the DocCafe link, or schedule time to speak with me via the calendar link below.
Calendar Link: https://www.doccafe.com/click/Bp9VW5xM

Look forward to speaking with you!

Richard Gallagher
Physician Recruiter | Aya Healthcare
[email protected]
P: 858.766.6696 | M: 714.884.2124
5930 Cornerstone Court West, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92121
https://www.ayahealthcare.com/

Skills

Cardiothoracic Surgery | Cardiac Surgery | CABG | Aortic Surgery | Emergent Cardiac Cases | 24 Hour Call | Hospital Rounding | APP Collaboration | Acute Care Hospital | Adult Patients | Epic EMR
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