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Northeast Healthcare Recruitment lists this Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician opportunity in paducah, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Board-Certified Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physicianto provide hospital-based coverage in Paducah, Kentucky. This opportunityinvolves adult cardiac surgery, general thoracic surgery, and management ofhigh-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 cardiothoracicsurgical 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 management
Who can apply
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