Physician | Cardiology

The OpportunityWe are actively seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon for an ongoing locum tenens assignment at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital, a Level II Trauma Center in Duluth, Minnesota. This inpatient-focused opportunity is designed to provide supplemental call coverage for a well-established cardiothoracic surgery program.Schedule & LogisticsDates of Need: October 1, 2026 – OngoingShift Schedule: Call coverage onlyCoverage Requirements: Ongoing call coverage; 1 provider requestedCall Requirements: 1:2 beeper callCall Type: BeeperResponse Time Required: 20 minutesAverage Daily Phone Consults: 4-5Average Patients Seen: 4-5Average Admissions: 4-5Call Coverage Includes: Inpatient and surgical call responsibilitiesClinical Scope & Facility DetailsPatient Volume: Variable based on call activityPatient Demographics: Adult cardiothoracic surgery patientsSupport Staff:3 PA/NPs1 Medical Assistant1 Office Staff MemberSpecialty Backup: Multidisciplinary hospital support available within a full-service cardiovascular programEMR System: EpicFacility Type: Level II Trauma CenterPractice Setting: InpatientDepartment Size: 99 bedsAdmissions Required: YesRounding Responsibilities: Both pre- and post-operative patient roundingHospital Stroke Certified: YesAPP Supervision Required: NoResident/Teaching Responsibilities: NoneProcedures & CompetenciesCandidates must be proficient in the full scope of cardiothoracic surgery, including:Open and endoscopic cardiothoracic proceduresCoronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), both on-pump and off-pumpCongenital defect repairs (ASD, VSD, PFO, etc.)Valvular repair and replacementCardiac and thoracic aneurysm repairAorto-thoracic surgeryLung resections, including VATS proceduresChest wall and pleural proceduresEsophageal and diaphragm surgeriesAICD implantationLeft ventricular assist device (LVAD) managementTAVR proceduresBronchoscopyVentilator managementEvaluation and management of acute volume and blood pressure issuesCentral line insertionArterial line insertionPulmonary artery catheter placementIntra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) insertionAdvanced experience in complex adult cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures is highly preferred.This is a high-acuity cardiovascular service line within a Level II Trauma Center. Providers should be comfortable independently managing complex cardiothoracic surgical patients and responding to urgent consults and operative cases.Required QualificationsBoard Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery.Licensure: Active, unrestricted Minnesota medical license required or eligibility through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC).Fellowship: Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship required.