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Locum Tenens Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity - Altoona, PA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-Cardiovascular
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/11/24

VeloSource has a Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity in Altoona, PA.


  • Active PA state license required
  • Must be Board Certified
  • Minimum # Years Experience: 2
  • Certifications Required: ACLS; BLS
  • Trauma Level Designation: Level III
  • Coverage Need: Looking for a provider to cover cases/call when primary surgeon is on vacation or needs weekends off.
  • Shifts: Typically 2 long weekends per month (Thursday 7a - Monday 7a) and any additional stretches for PTO or holidays.
  • Call: Minimal calls on inpatients and admissions. Rarely get urgent dissections or overnight needs that require surgical intervention. Do not need the provider to be in house 24/7, but need to be available no more than a 30 minute response time for calls.
  • Providers Typical Day: Rounding on inpatients, cases, clinic. It varies. Wednesdays are TAVRs and TAVR and TAVR clinic days.
  • Typical Cases Seen: Bread and butter Cardiac cases. CABG, AVR, MVR
  • Travel Covered: Mileage (Personal Vehicle); Airfare; Lodging; Parking; Rental Car & Fuel


Apply here: https://www.velosource.com/jobs/locum-tenens-cardiothoracic-surgery-opportunity---altoona%2C-pa


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VeloSource is a leading healthcare staffing and recruitment agency specializing in Locum Tenens services. By providing a vast network of highly qualified physicians, CRNAs, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners, VeloSource connects exceptional medical talent with healthcare facilities across the United States ensuring quality patient care and optimal workforce solutions.