Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

Locum Tenens Cardiothoracic/Cardiac Surgeon Opportunity WellSpan Health - Lebanon, Pennsylvania Position:

Locum Tenens Cardiac Surgeon (Board Certified or Board Eligible) Location:

252 S 4th St, Lebanon, PA 17042 Facility Type:

Acute Care Hospital Hospital Size:

163 Beds Start Date:

January 15, 2027 Assignment Length:

13 Weeks EMR:

Epic Credentialing:

Approximately 60 days; temporary privileges available for candidates with a clean file. Schedule This opportunity provides weekend coverage with 24-hour call responsibility. Coverage Dates:

January 15 (12:00 PM) - January 18 (7:00 AM) January 22 (12:00 PM) - January 25 (7:00 AM) February 12 (12:00 PM) - February 15 (7:00 AM) February 19 (12:00 PM) - February 22 (7:00 AM) March 26 (12:00 PM) - March 29 (7:00 AM) Coverage consists of

Friday at 12:00 PM through Monday at 7:00 AM . Practice Details The physician will provide cardiac surgery coverage in a hospital-based setting supported by an Advanced Practice Provider (APP). The cardiac surgery service primarily manages urgent surgical cases, including patients presenting from the cath lab who require operative intervention. Stable cases are generally deferred until weekday coverage resumes. Surgeons will care for adult patients (18+) and can expect an average of

2-4 callback hours per day , including rounding responsibilities. The practice does

not perform TAVR procedures . Patients are typically managed through the ICU and postoperative recovery process prior to discharge home. Backup support from another surgeon is available after consultation when needed. Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiac Surgery Active Pennsylvania Medical License required DEA required Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred Must be comfortable providing independent 24-hour call coverage Compensation

24-Hour Call Rate:

$3,555 per day Callback Rate:

$460 per hour Why Lebanon, Pennsylvania? Lebanon is located in south-central Pennsylvania between Harrisburg and Lancaster, providing easy access to major metropolitan areas while offering a lower cost of living and a strong sense of community. The area is known for its historic downtown district, outdoor recreation opportunities, and convenient proximity to Pennsylvania Dutch Country. This is an excellent opportunity for a cardiac surgeon seeking consistent weekend call coverage with APP support, Epic EMR, and a well-established hospital-based cardiac surgery program.