About this opportunity
BAS Healthcare lists this Surgery - Thoracic Physician opportunity in paducah, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location:
Paducah, KY
Paducah, Kentucky is a vibrant river city known for its rich arts scene, historic downtown, and warm community atmosphere. Nestled at the confluence of the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers, it offers a wonderful quality of life with affordable living and easy access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions.
Facility:
This established regional medical center provides comprehensive cardiac and surgical services to the western Kentucky region. The facility features a dedicated heart operating room and hybrid OR, a collaborative ICU team, and a focused anesthesia team dedicated to CT surgery, offering an excellent environment for cardiac surgical professionals.
Opportunity:
Board Certified - Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Job Details:
Locum Tenens Cardiac Surgery Physician opportunity with heavy cardiac focus required
Candidates MUST be available for one of the following date ranges: 12/24-12/28 (first preference, candidates with this availability will be prioritized) or 12/28-1/4
Hospital-based practice setting with 24-hour shifts (7a-7a)
Average of 1-2 CT surgical cases per day
Annual ER volume of 30,000
One Heart OR and one Hybrid OR available
Documentation via EPIC EMR system
Ancillary staff includes First Assist with Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest experience, dedicated CT surgery anesthesia team, and collaborative ICU team
Patient age demographic: Adult and Geriatric
4-7 shifts per month
Adult Cardiac Surgery required, including CABG using Internal Mammary Arteries and Radial Artery, including Redo cases
Heart Valve Repair and Replacement Surgery required
General Thoracic Surgery required, including Tube Thoracostomy, Tracheostomy, Bronchoscopy, VATS decortication/lung biopsy, and Pericardial Window
ICU Management of high-risk cases required, including Impella Insertion/Removal/Bailout and medical management of critically ill patients
Structural Heart Procedure Support in Hybrid OR/Cath Lab required
Active Kentucky license required; candidates needing to obtain licensure will be considered
Board Certified and BLS Certified required
Clean background required
Estimated credentialing timeframe: 90 days
On-call and weekend availability required
Travel reimbursement provided, including lodging at approximately $150/night and standard/economy rates for all other bookings
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
Who can apply
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