Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Kentucky

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Cardiothoracic

Location : Kentucky

Employer : LocumTenens.com

Pay : Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Start Date : ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery MD in Kentucky!

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id :   ORD-203415-MD-KY
• Title :   MD
• Dates Needed :   Jan - April
• Shift Type :   Day Shift; 24-Hour Call
• Assignment Type :   Inpatient
• Call Required :   Yes
• Board Certification Required :   Yes
• Job Duration :   Locums

About the Facility

A hospital is seeking a Thoracic Surgeon for locum tenens coverage.

About the Facility Location

The facility is located in Northern Kentucky.

About the Clinician's Workday

This 24-hour shift role involves all aspects of adult cardiac and thoracic surgery, including CABG, valve surgery, thoracic aorta, and pulmonary resections, with vascular experience preferred but not required. The position is supported by six Physician Assistants who first assist in surgery, share call responsibilities, and manage hospital rounds and consults, along with three APRNs who staff the clinic Monday through Thursday to ensure comprehensive inpatient and outpatient coverage. The inpatient census typically ranges from 2540 patients, occasionally reaching 50, with each surgeon performing an average of 24 OR cases per day. Candidates must be Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) with BLS, ATLS, and ACLS certifications. EPIC is used for documentation, and the credentialing process takes approximately 120 days.

Additional Job Details

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About LocumTenens.com

The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. That’s what we do. Every day. We’re LocumTenens.com. We connect clients and clinicians to take care of patients. How do we do it? By doing it better than everyone else. Whether you’re looking for a locum tenens job or locum tenens coverage, our experienced agents have the specialized knowledge, know-how, and personal relationships to take care of you and your search.

LocumTenens.com provides comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor.

We cover your malpractice insurance (A++) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing and travel.

Our LocumTenens.com agents have the specialized knowledge and personal connections to provide the best locum tenens experience and negotiate top pay on your behalf.

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