Locum - Physician - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Paducah, KY
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Locum Physician – Cardiothoracic Surgery
Position Type: Locum
Specialty: Physician – Cardiothoracic Surgery
Location: Paducah, KY
Shift: 24-hour call, 7:00 AM–7:00 AM
Position Details: Hospital-based cardiac surgery coverage. Candidates must be available for one of the following date ranges: 12/24–12/28 or 12/28–01/04. Heavy cardiac focus required; thoracic preferred but not required. Average 1–2 CT surgical cases per day.
Patient Population: Adult, Geriatric
Setting: Hospital Based
Responsibilities: Adult cardiac surgery including CABG and heart valve repair/replacement surgery; general thoracic surgery including tube thoracostomy, tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, VATS decortication/lung biopsy, and pericardial window; ICU management of high-risk cases including Impella insertion/removal/bailout and medical management of critically ill patients; structural heart procedure support in the Hybrid OR/Cath Lab.
Required Procedures: CABG, heart valve repair/replacement, tube thoracostomy, tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, VATS decortication/lung biopsy, pericardial window, Impella insertion/removal/bailout, structural heart support.
EMR System: EPIC
Support Staff: First Assist with Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest experience, focused anesthesia team dedicated to CT surgery, collaborative and helpful ICU
Days Per Month: 4–7 shifts per month
On-Call/Weekends: Yes; 24-hour call, 7:00 AM–7:00 AM
Submission Requirements:
- Board Certified – Required
- BLS Certified – Required
- KY License – Preferred; willing to accept candidates needing to obtain a license
- Clean Background – Required
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