Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Are you a Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery physician searching for your next locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in Missouri might be the perfect fit for you!

• Schedule: October 16th 7am to October 19th 7am, and November 18th 7am to November 23rd 7am; ongoing coverage multiple days per month until another surgeon is recruited
• Job Setting: Inpatient; Call Only (In-House)
• Types of Cases: Round, take call, perform surgeries if needed. Preferred cardiac/thoracic skills include: general CV/thoracic surgery (open and endoscopic), CABG (on-pump and off-pump), congenital defects (ASD, VSD, PFO, etc.), valvular repair and replacement, aneurysm repair (cardiac and aorto-thoracic), lung resection (including VATs), chest wall/pleural procedures, esophagus and diaphragm surgeries, permanent pacemaker placement, AICD, left ventricular assist devices, TAVR, vent management, bronchoscopy, central/arterial line insertion, PA catheter insertion, IABP insertion. Preferred vascular skills include: general vascular surgery (open and endovascular), aorto-abdominal aneurysm repair, bypass procedures, endarterectomy (carotid and renal), subclavian steal procedure.
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes
• EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff: 2 PA/NPs provided
• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 days; temporary privileges not available

• Board Certified/Board Eligible: Board Certified required
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, BLS required
• Licensure: Must be licensed in Missouri only; IMLC not accepted

A ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Award winner, VISTA has 30 years of experience optimizing continuity of care for hospitals, medical practices and government agencies across the US. A leading provider of short-term US locum tenens and permanent physician search services, VISTA partners healthcare providers with facilities who need them most, providing an effective strategy for lessening the impact of the global provider shortage. Our VISTA team goes above and beyond to make healthcare providers feel valued in the job search process and are committed to elevating careers to new heights.
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