About this opportunity
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC lists this Cardiothoracic Surgeon opportunity in paducah, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Paducah, United States | Posted on 08/22/2026
Call Schedule: 24-hr call (7a-7a); 4-7 shifts per month
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered
JOB OVERVIEW
Profession: Physician
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Paducah, KY
Service Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Type: Call only
Coverage Period: Dec 24, 2026 – Ongoing
Call Schedule: 24-hr call (7a-7a); 4-7 shifts per month
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered
COVERAGE DATES
Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 (most prio)
Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 04, 2027
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric
Average Daily Volume: 1-2 CT Surgical Cases
Annual ER Volume: 30,000
Case Mix: Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
FACILITY INFORMATION
EMR: Epic
Specialty Backup: Anesthesia, ICU, Cardiology
Support Staff:First Assist with Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest experience, focused anethesthia team dedicated CT surgery, collaborative and helpful ICU
No. of ORs: 1 Heart, 1 Hybrid
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Credentialing Timeline: 90 days
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Adult Cardiac Surgery (CABG, Valve Repair/Replacement)
General Thoracic Surgery (Tube Thoracostomy, Tracheostomy, Bronchoscopy, VATS, Pericardial Window)
ICU Management of high-risk cases (Impella Insertion/Removal/Bailout)
Structural Heart Procedure Support (in Hybrid OR / Cath Lab)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Board: BC
Licenses: Active KY License or willing to obtain
Certifications: BLS
Experience: Impella and Structural Heart Support experience required
Must be available for one set of dates listed
Clean record
Duties & Responsibilities
Perform Adult Cardiac Surgery including CABG and valve repair/replacement.
Perform General Thoracic Surgery procedures.
Manage ICU care for high-risk cardiac surgery patients, including Impella support.
Provide Structural Heart Procedure Support in Hybrid OR/Cath Lab.
Collaborate with anesthesia and ICU teams for patient care.
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Worksite address
paducah, KY, 42001, US
Who can apply
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