A hospital-based cardiovascular surgery program in Lima is seeking a Board-Certified Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician to provide ongoing 24-hour call coverage. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced cardiothoracic surgeon who is comfortable managing a broad range of complex cardiac surgical procedures in a Level II trauma center environment.

The provider will participate in hospital-based rounding, surgical procedures, and call coverage within a collaborative multidisciplinary surgical team.

Position Details

Practice Setting: Hospital-Based
Shift Type: 24-Hour Call Coverage
Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Weekend Coverage: Yes
Call Requirements: Yes
Coverage Need: Approximately 10–14 call days per month
Average Cases Per Day: 1
Trauma Designation: Level II Trauma Center
Number of Operating Rooms: 20
EMR: Epic

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgery coverage and hospital rounding
Perform complex adult cardiac surgical procedures
Manage perioperative patient care and postoperative follow-up
Participate in 24-hour call coverage including emergent surgical cases
Collaborate with anesthesiology, critical care, cardiology, and surgical support teams
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation within the EMR system

Required Procedures

Candidates must be experienced and comfortable performing:

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Arterial revascularization using:

Internal mammary arteries
Radial artery
Gastroepiploic artery

Redo coronary revascularization with or without heart valve surgery
Pericardial window procedures
Heart valve repair and replacement surgery
Mitral valve repair

Qualifications

Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Fellowship trained in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Active Ohio medical license required
Current ACLS and BLS certifications
Strong experience in adult cardiac surgical procedures required
Ability to independently manage complex surgical and inpatient cardiac cases

Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

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