Locums Cardiovascular Surgery Physician

Locum Tenens

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Cardiovascular Surgery Physician for a locums opportunity in Ogden, Utah. This position is at a Level II Trauma Center and requires a surgeon comfortable providing both cardiovascular and thoracic surgery coverage.

Schedule & Coverage

  • Coverage: 24-hour call
  • Dates: December 28 – January 3
  • Setting: Level II Trauma Center
  • EMR: Meditech
  • Patient Volume: Approximately 10–12 patients per week
  • Consults: Approximately 3–5 per 7-day period
  • Surgeries: Approximately 1–3 per week
    • Typically 1 cardiac case
    • Typically 2–3 thoracic cases
  • Annual Cardiac Surgery Volume: Approximately 80 cases per year

 

Responsibilities

  • Provide 24-hour cardiovascular and thoracic surgery call coverage.
  • Evaluate and manage cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients.
  • Perform surgical procedures as needed, including cardiac and thoracic cases.
  • Respond to consultations and provide recommendations for appropriate surgical management.
  • Collaborate with APPs, nursing staff, and other members of the care team.
  • Provide inpatient and emergency surgical coverage as needed.
  • Complete timely documentation in Meditech.

 

 

Requirements

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular/ Cardiothoracic Surgery.
  • Must be comfortable performing both cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.
  • Active Utah medical license required.
  • Utah DEA required.
  • IMLC candidates will be considered.