About this opportunity
Adelphi Staffing, LLC lists this Physician / Surgery - Cardiothoracic / Kentucky / Locum Tenens / Cardiothoracic Surgeon Job opportunity in paducah, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
Profession: Physician
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Paducah, KY
Service Setting: Hospital Based
Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
Coverage Period: Dec 24, 2026 Dec 28, 2026
Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts (7a-7a)
Call Type: In-House
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered
COVERAGE DATES
Dec 24, 2026 Dec 28, 2026
Dec 28, 2026 Jan 04, 2027
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric
Average Daily Volume: 1-2 CT Surgical Cases
Case Mix: Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
FACILITY INFORMATION
EMR System: EPIC
Specialty Backup Available: Anesthesia, ICU, Cardiology
Support Staff Available: First Assist, Anesthesia team, ICU staff
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: Board Certified
Licenses: Active KY License (preferred) or eligibility to obtain
Certifications: BLS, Board Certified
Experience: Impella and Structural Heart Support experience required
AOther Qualifications: Clean background, EPIC proficiency
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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