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Job Description
Overview
A hospital-based program in Paducah, KY is seeking a Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for locum coverage. This is a high-paying, procedure-driven role with access to a dedicated heart OR and hybrid suite , supported by an experienced surgical team.
Position: Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Location: Paducah, KY
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based
Opportunity Highlights
• 24-hour call shifts (7 AM - 7 AM)
• High compensation rates for call + callbacks
• Average 1-2 surgical cases per day
• Work in dedicated Heart OR + Hybrid OR
• Support from First Assist (Endoscopic Vein Harvest experience)
• EPIC EMR system
• Adult & geriatric patient population
Facility Details
• Annual ER volume: ~30,000
• 1 Heart OR + 1 Hybrid OR
• Strong infrastructure for cardiac and thoracic procedures
• Efficient workflow with experienced ancillary staff
Key Responsibilities
• Perform adult cardiac surgery (required)
• CABG (on-pump & off-pump) and arterial revascularization
• Valve repair and replacement (including mitral valve)
• Manage thoracic surgical cases (preferred)
• Perform procedures such as:
- Thoracotomy, lung resections, pneumonectomy
- Pericardial window, tracheostomy
- Thoracic aneurysm repair
- Bronchoscopy (flexible & rigid)
• Provide call coverage with callback responsibilities
• Work in hybrid OR/cath lab for structural heart support
Candidate Requirements
• Board Certified - REQUIRED
• BLS Certified - REQUIRED
• Kentucky License (or willing to obtain) - PREFERRED
• Impella support (insertion/removal/bailout) - REQUIRED
• Structural heart experience (Hybrid OR/Cath Lab) - REQUIRED
• Clean background - REQUIRED
• NPDB Self-Query (within 30 days) - REQUIRED
Ready for a high-paying cardiothoracic locum assignment?
Send your CV and availability today - limited coverage with strong compensation!
Worksite address
paducah, KY, 42001, US
Who can apply
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