Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-05470
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 16, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour call shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM)
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour in-house call during scheduled coverage
  
• Call Type: In-House
  
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

COVERAGE DATES

• Oct 16, 2026 7:00 AM – Oct 19, 2026 7:00 AM
  
• Nov 18, 2026 7:00 AM – Nov 23, 2026 7:00 AM
  

SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL

• October 16, 2026 7:00 AM – October 19, 2026 7:00 AM
  
• November 18, 2026 7:00 AM – November 23, 2026 7:00 AM
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Case Mix: Cardiothoracic surgery
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff: PA/NPs: 2
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
  • Endoscopic
    
  • Coronary artery bypass surgery (On pump, Off pump)
    
  • Congenital defects (ASD, VSD, PFO, etc.)
    
  • Valvular repair
    
  • Valvular replacement
    
  • Aneurysm repair (Cardiac, Aorto-thoracic)
    
  • Lung resection (including VATs)
    
  • Chest wall or pleural procedures
    
  • Esophagus and diaphragm surgeries
    
  • Eval. And management of acute vol/BP issues
    
  • Insertion of Central line
    
  • Insertion of Arterial line
    
  • Insertion of PA catheter
    
  • Insertion of IABP
    
• Preferred
  • General Surgery
    
  • Adult
    
  • Pediatric
    
  • Neonate
    
  • Trauma
    
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Hernioplasty, Nissen Fundoplication)
    
  • Head/neck surgery (including thyroid)
    
  • Chest wall/pleural procedures
    
  • Breast surgery
    
  • Obstetric & gynecologic surgery (Cesarean section, D&C, Hysterectomy)
    
  • Liver surgery
    
  • GI endoscopy (Upper, Lower, Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy)
    
  • Minor Orthopedics
    
  • Hand Surgery
    
  • Ventilation management
    
  • Chest tube insertion
    
  • Central line insertion
    
  • PA Catheter placement
    
  • Laser certification
    
  • Vascular Surgery (Aneurysm repairs (Thoracic, Abdominal), Arterial bypass (Peripheral), Vascular access devices (AV shunt))
    
  • Plastic Surgery (Artesias (Esophageal, Intestinal, Biliary), Abdominal wall defects (Gastroschisis, Umbilical defects, Hernia, Omphalocele, Diaphragmatic hernia), Imperforate anus, PDA ligation)
    
  • General CV/thoracic surgery (Open)
    
  • Permanent pacemaker placement
    
  • AICD (Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator)
    
  • Left ventricular assist devices
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified required
  
• Licenses: Licensed in MO
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide in-house call coverage for cardiothoracic surgery.
  
• Perform rounding on cardiothoracic patients.
  
• Perform surgeries as needed during call shifts.
  
• Manage acute volume and blood pressure issues.
  
• Insert central lines, arterial lines, PA catheters, and IABP as required.