About this opportunity
Adelphi Locums lists this Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Paducah, KY opportunity in paducah, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location:
Paducah, KY
Employer:
Adelphi Locums
Pay:
Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date:
ASAP
About the Position 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.
Worksite address
paducah, KY, 42001, US
Who can apply
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