Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

We are seeking a Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician to provide hospital-based coverage in Lima, Ohio. This assignment offers 24-hour call coverage in a collaborative, Level II Trauma Center, caring for adult patients requiring complex cardiothoracic surgical procedures.

Assignment Details

• Practice Setting: Hospital-Based
• Schedule: 24-hour call shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM)
• Coverage Needed: 10–14 days of call coverage per month
• Weekend Coverage: Yes
• On-Call: Yes
• Average Surgical Cases: Approximately 1 case per day
• Trauma Level: Level II
• EMR: Epic

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour cardiothoracic surgery call coverage.
• Evaluate and manage adult patients requiring cardiothoracic surgical intervention.
• Perform emergent and scheduled cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
• Conduct daily inpatient rounding and postoperative management.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, anesthesiologists, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic.

Required Procedures

Candidates must be experienced and proficient in:

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Arterial Revascularization using:
• Internal Mammary Arteries
• Radial Artery
• Gastroepiploic Artery
• Redo Coronary Revascularization (with or without concomitant heart valve surgery)
• Pericardial Window
• Heart Valve Repair and Replacement
• Mitral Valve Repair

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Completion of an accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship.
• Active, unrestricted Ohio medical license.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
• DEA registration and eligibility for hospital credentialing and privileges.