Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

We are seeking a Board-Certified Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician to provide hospital-based coverage in Paducah, Kentucky. This opportunity involves adult cardiac surgery, general thoracic surgery, and management of high-acuity patients.

Assignment Details

• Practice Setting: Hospital-based
• Shift Type: 24-hour shifts
• Schedule: 7:00 AM–7:00 AM
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Call: Required
• Average CT Surgical Cases: 1–2 per day
• Annual ER Volume: Approximately 30,000

Open Dates

Candidates must be available for one of the following coverage blocks:

• December 24–December 28 – Preferred coverage dates; candidates with this availability will be prioritized
• December 28–January 4

Responsibilities

The physician will provide coverage for a range of cardiothoracic surgical and critical care needs, including:

Adult Cardiac Surgery

• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Arterial revascularization using internal mammary and radial arteries
• Redo cardiac surgery cases
• Heart valve repair and replacement procedures

General Thoracic Surgery

• Tube thoracostomy
• Tracheostomy
• Bronchoscopy
• VATS procedures, including decortication and lung biopsy
• Pericardial window procedures

Critical Care & ICU Management

• Management of high-risk and critically ill cardiothoracic surgery patients
• Impella insertion, removal, and bailout procedures
• Medical management of critically ill patients in the ICU

Requirements

• Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Active Kentucky medical license
• Current BLS certification
• Experience with adult cardiac surgery, general thoracic surgery, and high-acuity ICU management