Holiday Cardiothoracic Surgery Locums in Paducah, KY | 24-Hour Call | Impella & Structural Heart Expertise Required
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Job description
Specialty
Surgery – Cardiothoracic
Description
Noor Locums is seeking a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a hospital-based locum tenens opportunity in Paducah, Kentucky, with holiday coverage dates available in late December 2026 and early January 2027.
This opportunity is ideal for a surgeon with strong adult cardiac surgery experience, including complex cardiac procedures, Impella support, and structural heart procedures in a hybrid operating room or catheterization lab.
Available Coverage Blocks
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December 24–28, 2026 — preferred coverage block
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December 28, 2026–January 4, 2027
Candidates must be available for at least one complete coverage block. Availability for the first block is preferred.
Opportunity Highlights
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Hospital-based cardiothoracic surgery practice
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24-hour call coverage, 7 AM–7 AM
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Approximately 4–7 shifts per month, depending on coverage needs
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Average of 1–2 cardiothoracic surgical cases per day
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Adult and geriatric patient population
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EPIC electronic medical record
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Dedicated cardiothoracic anesthesia team and collaborative ICU support
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First-assist staff with endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting experience
Job Responsibilities
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), including arterial revascularization and redo cases
Heart valve repair and replacement procedures
Perform general thoracic surgery procedures as needed, including:
Tube thoracostomy
Tracheostomy
Bronchoscopy
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), including decortication and lung biopsy
Pericardial window procedures
Provide ICU management for high-risk cardiothoracic surgical patients.
Manage Impella insertion, removal, and bailout procedures.
Support structural heart procedures in the hybrid operating room or catheterization lab.
Collaborate with the anesthesia team, ICU staff, and other clinical personnel to support safe patient care.
Qualifications
Current BLS certification required.
Kentucky medical license preferred; candidates who need to obtain a Kentucky license may be considered.
Demonstrated experience with adult cardiac surgery required.
Impella insertion, removal, and bailout experience required.
Structural heart procedure support experience in a hybrid OR or catheterization lab required.
Clean background required.
Must be available for at least one of the specified coverage blocks.
Prior experience with the practice is not required for this public posting.
Working Hours
Coverage Hours: 7 AM–7 AM
Coverage Blocks:
December 24–28, 2026
December 28, 2026–January 4, 2027
Preferred Availability: December 24–28, 2026
Weekend and holiday coverage: Required
Skills
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Heart valve repair and replacement
General thoracic surgery
ICU management of high-risk cardiac patients
Impella insertion, removal, and bailout
Structural heart procedures
Hybrid operating room and catheterization lab support
EPIC electronic medical record