Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Portsmouth, OH 45662
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: Jul 17, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026
• Shift Schedule: Variable - see Specific Shifts
• On-Call Shift Schedule: If covering Jul 17 4p - Jul 19 4p: Beeper, 30-min response
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Vacation
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

• Option 1: Jul 17, 2026 4p - Jul 19, 2026 4p (call coverage, rounding)
• Option 2: Jul 19, 2026 8a-4p (day shift)

• Average Daily Volume: 10 patients/day
• Rounding: Required (as part of call coverage)

• EMR System: MediTech
• Support Staff: PA/NPs: 1

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

• Required
  • General CV/thoracic surgery
  • Coronary artery bypass surgery (On pump)
  • Valvular repair (Cardiac)
  • Lung resection (including VATs)
  • CABG
  • Eval. And management of acute vol/BP issues
  • Insertion of Central line
  • Insertion of Arterial line
  • Insertion of PA catheter
• Preferred
  • AICD (Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator)
  • Left ventricular assist devices
  • TAVR
  • Vent Management
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Insertion of IABP
  • General Vascular surgery (Open, Endovascular)
  • Aneurysm repair - aorto-abdominal
  • Bypass procedures - aorto-femoral/iliac (Fem-pop)
  • Endarterectomy (Carotid, Renal, Subclavian steal)

• Board: Certified (BC required)
• Licenses: OH license or Universal License (IMLC)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Fellowship: Required

• Provide on-call coverage for cardiothoracic surgery service
• Perform inpatient rounding and manage acute volume/BP issues
• Attend on-site orientation prior to start of coverage
• Perform coronary artery bypass, valve repair, lung resections, and other required procedures
• Insert central lines, arterial lines, and PA catheters as needed

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