Locum Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Job Description - Locum Cardiothoracic Surgeon (260001N2) InterHealth Medical Staffing, a premier for-profit staffing division of Tampa General Hospital, is transforming the way healthcare professionals experience their careers. As part of one of Florida’s most comprehensive medical centers, we serve over 6 million residents across a dozen counties with unwavering commitment to compassionate, high-quality care. Tampa General is proudly affiliated with USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and serves as the primary teaching hospital for the university—offering an environment rich in innovation, learning, and Clinical Excellence. Tampa General Hospital (TGH), a nationally ranked academic health system and one of the top transplant centers in the U.S., seeks a highly skilled thoracic surgeon to lead and expand our Ex‑Vivo Lung Perfusion (EVLP) Program within the Lung Transplant Program. This role will oversee all clinical, operational, and research aspects of EVLP, ensuring optimal donor lung assessment, preservation, and reconditioning to maximize transplant opportunities and outcomes. Under general supervision and following established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, the surgeon delivers medical care to patients in the area of specialty. Duties include planning medical care, documenting medical assessments, identifying and referring situations that require intervention, formulating and communicating goals and plans of care, and ensuring patient rights. The surgeon is responsible for performing all job duties in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital. Responsibilities Provides patient care including patient evaluation, differential diagnosis, patient communication, and treatment. Timely completion of clinical notes, consults, history and physical, and discharge summary. Supervise Advanced Practice Providers as assigned. Participate in Patient Safety Huddles. Follow Safety Protocols. Participate in Provider Change Management and Quality Initiatives. Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff. Qualifications MD or DO degree (Osteopathic Medicine) Unrestricted licensure to practice as a physician in the State of Florida Member of TGH Medical Staff #J-18808-Ljbffr