Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Paducah, KY

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Paducah, KY
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking a Board-Certified Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician to provide hospital-based coverage in Paducah, Kentucky. This opportunity involves adult cardiac surgery, general thoracic surgery, and management of high-acuity patients.

Assignment Details

• Practice Setting: Hospital-based

• Shift Type: 24-hour shifts

• Schedule: 7:00 AM–7:00 AM

• Weekend Coverage: Required

• Call: Required

• Average CT Surgical Cases: 1–2 per day

• Annual ER Volume: Approximately 30,000

Open Dates

Candidates must be available for one of the following coverage blocks:

• December 24–December 28 – Preferred coverage dates; candidates with this availability will be prioritized

• December 28–January 4

Responsibilities

The physician will provide coverage for a range of cardiothoracic surgical and critical care needs, including:

Adult Cardiac Surgery

• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

• Arterial revascularization using internal mammary and radial arteries

• Redo cardiac surgery cases

• Heart valve repair and replacement procedures

General Thoracic Surgery

• Tube thoracostomy

• Tracheostomy

• Bronchoscopy

• VATS procedures, including decortication and lung biopsy

• Pericardial window procedures

Critical Care & ICU Management

• Management of high-risk and critically ill cardiothoracic surgery patients

• Impella insertion, removal, and bailout procedures

• Medical management of critically ill patients in the ICU

Requirements

• Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Active Kentucky medical license

• Current BLS certification

• Experience with adult cardiac surgery, general thoracic surgery, and high-acuity ICU management