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Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Cardiothoracic Location: Paducah, KY Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-KY Title: MD Dates Needed: 12/24/26 - 12/28/26 (preferred) or 12/28/26 - 1/4/27 Shift Type: 24-Hour Shift; 24-Hour Call Assignment Type: Inpatient Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility This full-service acute care facility offers a broad range of medical and surgical services to patients in the Paducah, Kentucky region. The facility maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support quality patient-centered care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period. On-site resources are in place to facilitate coordinated care for the cardiothoracic surgery service line. About the Facility Location Paducah, Kentucky offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of cultural, recreational, and dining destinations. The area is home to the National Quilt Museum, the River Discovery Center Inland Waterways Museum, and the Floodwall Murals, as well as the LowerTown Arts District, the Yeiser Art Center, and multiple galleries. Outdoor enthusiasts may explore the Greenway Trail, which includes a 2.5-mile run open to all skill levels, as well as Bob Noble Park and active venues such as Atomic City Family Fun Center and Vertical Jump Park, with additional dining and entertainment options available throughout the city. About the Clinician's Workday The cardiothoracic surgeon will provide inpatient coverage on a 24-hour shift and 24-hour call basis at an on-site facility in Paducah, Kentucky, across the assigned coverage dates. Clinical responsibilities include adult cardiac surgery, CABG using internal mammary arteries and radial artery conduits including redo cases, heart valve repair and replacement, and general thoracic procedures such as tube thoracostomy, tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, VATS decortication, lung biopsy, and pericardial window. The clinician will also manage ICU care for high-acuity cases including Impella insertion, removal, and bailout, as well as medical management of critically ill patients. Structural heart procedure support in the hybrid OR and cath lab is a required component of this assignment. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: Average Number of CT Surgical Cases Per Day: 1-2 Patient Population: Adults Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details Contact:614ebcce-2988-4a21-9a10-1fc0c5beffbb
Worksite address
paducah, KY, 42001, US
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