Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Springfield, MO 65804
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Sep 28, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Clinic: Tue - Thu, 8a - 4:30p
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call shifts on designated dates
  
• Call Type: In-House
  
• Call Ratio: 1:4
  
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

• Average Daily Volume: 15 patients
  
• Admissions: varies
  
• Rounding: Both
  
• Phone Consults: 5 per night
  
• Case Mix: Cardiothoracic surgery, including CABG, valve, etc.
  

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 2, MAs: 1
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

• Board: Board Certified
  
• Licenses: Universal License (IMLC) or Missouri license
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
  
• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years experience required
  
• Other Qualifications: Vein harvesting, first assist; experience with chest tubes, central, arterial, and PICC lines preferred
  

• Provide call coverage and perform procedures in Cath Lab.
  
• Cover clinic sessions Tues-Thurs (8A-4:30P), seeing 8-10 patients per day.
  
• Perform vein harvesting and first assist in cardiothoracic surgeries.
  
• Manage and care for central, arterial, and PICC lines as needed.
  
• Provide overnight call coverage, including patient consults and OR assistance.