ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a Locum Thoracic Physician to provide acute-care, hospital-based thoracic surgical coverage. This role offers the opportunity to support a respected thoracic surgery team, performing a full range of thoracic procedures and managing adult and geriatric patients. Providers will deliver essential backup coverage for an established two-provider team. Dates / Schedule
Confirmed Dates (more to follow) :
- January 16 (5 : 00 p.m.) January 19 (7 : 00 a.m.)
- February 6 (5 : 00 p.m.) February 9 (7 : 00 a.m.)
Coverage Dates : Multiple dates in 2026
Call Schedule : TBD
Call Ratio : As needed Job Details / Responsibilities
Reason for Coverage : Backup for two-provider thoracic teamPractice Setting : Hospital-based, primarily acute careAverage Cases per Day : 2 3Trauma Level : N / AAnnual ER Volume : UnknownOperating Rooms : 21Hemodialysis Access : YesEMR : EPICAncillary Support : OR, ICU, hospitalist supportPatient Population : Adult and geriatricRequired Procedures
Bronchoscopy, Navigational BronchoscopyRobot-Assisted Thoracic SurgeryVATSEBUS, EUSTube Thoracostomy, TracheostomyPericardial WindowThoracic aortic aneurysm managementMediastinoscopySegmentectomy, Lobectomy, Bilobectomy, PneumonectomyThoracotomy, DecorticationAdditional Required / Preferred Areas of Care
Achalasia, Advanced Lung Disease (COPD, pulmonary fibrosis)Anti-reflux / GERD surgeryBarrett s esophagitisChest wall tumors / reconstructionDiaphragm plication, diaphragmatic herniasDysphagia, esophageal cancerLung cancer, lung nodulesMediastinal masses, mesotheliomaPleural effusion, pneumothoraxRib fractures / platingThoracic outlet syndromeThymomasTracheal stenosis, tracheostomyCredentialing
Estimated timeframe : 120 daysRequired Skills & Qualifications
Board Certified RequiredActive Virginia medical license Required (no exceptions)BLS & ACLS RequiredLocal provider only