Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-Thoracic
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital
Location Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/13/25
Job Quick Facts:

• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Duluth, MN
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Call only
• Call Schedule: 24-hr Call
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 30 mins
• Call Ratio: 1:2
• Call-back %: Variable
• Phone Consults: 4-5
• Patient Volume: 4-5 or varies
• Admissions: 4-5
• Rounding Included: Yes
• Support Staff: 3 NP/PAs, 1 MA, 1 Office Staff
• Required Procedures:
- General CV/thoracic surgery, Coronary artery bypass surgery, Congenital defects (ASD, VSD, PFO, etc.), Valvular repair, Aneurysm repair.
- Lung resection (including VATs), Chest wall or pleural procedures, Esophagus and diaphragm surgeries.
- AICD (Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator), Left ventricular assist devices, TAVR, CABG, Vent Mgmt, Bronchoscopy.
- Eval. And mgmt of acute vol/BP issues
- Insertion of Central line, Arterial line & PA catheter & IABP.
• Trauma Level: II
• Beds in the Dept: 167
• EMR: Epic
• Other Info: There is a separate Vascular service that covers Vascular patient needs.
• Temporary Privileges available: Yes
• Mileage reimbursement and malpractice insurance covered

Requirements:
• Active MN License or IMLC
• BC/BE
• ACLS, ATLS
• Fellowship