Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Langhorne, PA

• Service Setting: Inpatient Hospital

• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

• Coverage Period: Oct 5,2026 - Ongoing

• Call Ratio: 1:3 (as needed)

COVERAGE DATES

• Start Date: October 5, 2026

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric

• Patient Volume/Census: Average number of cases varies; very few on weekends

• Rounding: Included

• Case Mix: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Coronary Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: Level II

• EMR System: Epic

• Support Staff Available: APP rounding support, Surgical PA

• Reason for Coverage: Emergency staffing need

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (Emergency/Temp Privileges Available)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: Submit best rate

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Flight and hotel covered; malpractice insurance covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

• Pericardial Window

• Tube Thoracostomy

• Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Procedures

• Aortic Surgery (varies based on patient needs)

• General Thoracic Surgery Procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Pennsylvania License

• Board: Board Certified in Cardio-thoracic Surgery

• DEA: Active DEA Required

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS

• Experience: Fellowship Training Required

• Other Qualifications: Local candidates preferred

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Cardio-thoracic surgery coverage in a hospital-based setting

• Perform adult cardiac and general thoracic surgical procedures

• Manage cardio-thoracic surgery consultations and patient care

• Round on assigned patients with APP and Surgical PA support

• Participate in call coverage on an as-needed 1:3 rotation

• Evaluate and treat patients requiring CABG, aortic surgery, pericardial window procedures, tube thoracostomy, and thoracic aneurysm management

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care