Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

We are seeking a Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician to provide hospital-based coverage in Lima, Ohio. This assignment offers 24-hour call coverage in a collaborative, Level II Trauma Center, caring for adult patients requiring complex cardiothoracic surgical procedures.

Assignment Details

Practice Setting: Hospital-Based

Schedule: 24-hour call shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM)

Coverage Needed: 10–14 days of call coverage per month

Weekend Coverage: Yes

On-Call: Yes

Average Surgical Cases: Approximately 1 case per day

Trauma Level: Level II

EMR: Epic

Responsibilities

Provide 24-hour cardiothoracic surgery call coverage.

Evaluate and manage adult patients requiring cardiothoracic surgical intervention.

Perform emergent and scheduled cardiothoracic surgical procedures.

Conduct daily inpatient rounding and postoperative management.

Collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, anesthesiologists, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic.

Required Procedures

Candidates must be experienced and proficient in:

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

Arterial Revascularization using:

Internal Mammary Arteries

Radial Artery

Gastroepiploic Artery

Redo Coronary Revascularization (with or without concomitant heart valve surgery)

Pericardial Window

Heart Valve Repair and Replacement

Mitral Valve Repair

Qualifications

Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Completion of an accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship.

Active, unrestricted Ohio medical license.

Current ACLS and BLS certifications.

DEA registration and eligibility for hospital credentialing and privileges.