About this opportunity
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
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
PracticeSetting: Hospital-based
Shift Type: 24-hour shifts
Schedule: 7:00 AM–7:00AM
WeekendCoverage: Required
Call: Required
Average CTSurgical Cases: 1–2 per day
Annual ERVolume: Approximately 30,000
Open Dates
Candidates must be available for one of the following coverage blocks:
December24–December 28 – Preferred coverage dates; candidates with thisavailability will be prioritized
December28–January 4
Responsibilities
The physician will provide coverage for a range of cardiothoracicsurgical and critical care needs, including:
Adult Cardiac Surgery
Coronary arterybypass grafting (CABG)
Arterialrevascularization using internal mammary and radial arteries
Redo cardiacsurgery cases
Heart valverepair and replacement procedures
General Thoracic Surgery
Tubethoracostomy
Tracheostomy
Bronchoscopy
VATSprocedures, including decortication and lung biopsy
Pericardialwindow procedures
Critical Care & ICU Management
Management ofhigh-risk and critically ill cardiothoracic surgery patients
Impellainsertion, removal, and bailout procedures
Medicalmanagement of critically ill patients in the ICU
Requirements
Board Certifiedin Cardiothoracic Surgery
Active Kentuckymedical license
Current BLScertification
Experience withadult cardiac surgery, general thoracic surgery, and high-acuity ICUmanagement
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Worksite address
paducah, KY, 42001, US
Who can apply
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