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Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Cardiothoracic Location: Paducah, KY Employer: AAS Locum Tenens Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position We are seeking a Board-Certified Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician to provide hospital-based coverage in Paducah, Kentucky. This opportunity involves adult cardiac surgery, general thoracic surgery, and management of high-acuity patients. Assignment Details Practice Setting: Hospital-based Shift Type: 24-hour shifts Schedule: 7:00 AM–7:00 AM Weekend Coverage: Required Call: Required Average CT Surgical Cases: 1–2 per day Annual ER Volume: Approximately 30,000 Open Dates Candidates must be available for one of the following coverage blocks: December 24–December 28 – Preferred coverage dates; candidates with this availability will be prioritized December 28–January 4 Responsibilities The physician will provide coverage for a range of cardiothoracic surgical and critical care needs, including: Adult Cardiac Surgery Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) Arterial revascularization using internal mammary and radial arteries Redo cardiac surgery cases Heart valve repair and replacement procedures General Thoracic Surgery Tube thoracostomy Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy VATS procedures, including decortication and lung biopsy Pericardial window procedures Critical Care & ICU Management Management of high-risk and critically ill cardiothoracic surgery patients Impella insertion, removal, and bailout procedures Medical management of critically ill patients in the ICU Requirements Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery Active Kentucky medical license Current BLS certification Experience with adult cardiac surgery, general thoracic surgery, and high-acuity ICU management614ebcce-2988-4a21-9a10-1fc0c5beffbb
Worksite address
paducah, KY, 42002, US
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