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Locum Thoracic Surgeon - Weekend Call Richmond, VA

Protean Med

Locum Tenens | Physician Thoracic Surgery

Seeking a Board-Certified Thoracic Surgeon to provide backup coverage for an established thoracic surgery team. Coverage includes hospital-based acute care with surgical responsibilities and call support.

Practice Highlights

  • Hospital-based thoracic surgery coverage
  • Backup support for an existing team of providers
  • Average 23 cases per day
  • Adult and geriatric patient population
  • 21 operating rooms available
  • Hemodialysis access on site
  • OR, ICU, and hospitalist support
  • EMR: Epic

Schedule & Coverage

Current open dates (additional dates to follow):

  • Jan 16 (5:00 PM) Jan 19 (7:00 AM)
  • Feb 6 (5:00 PM) Feb 9 (7:00 AM)
  • Call schedule: TBD
  • Call ratio: As needed
  • Coverage spans multiple dates in 2026

Required Procedures

  • Bronchoscopy
  • Robot-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
  • Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
  • Navigational Bronchoscopy
  • EBUS / EUS
  • Tube Thoracostomy
  • Tracheostomy
  • Pericardial Window
  • Mediastinoscopy
  • Segmentectomy, Lobectomy, Bilobectomy
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Thoracotomy
  • Decortication
  • Thoracic aortic aneurysm procedures

Additional Experience Preferred

  • Lung cancer and lung nodules
  • Advanced lung disease (COPD, pulmonary fibrosis)
  • Esophageal disorders and cancer
  • Anti-reflux surgery / GERD
  • Chest wall tumors and reconstruction
  • Pleural effusion and pneumothorax
  • Rib fractures and plating
  • Mediastinal masses and mesothelioma
  • Tracheal stenosis and tracheostomy
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome and thymomas
  • Diaphragm plication and hernias

Credentialing

  • Estimated timeframe: ~120 days

Candidate Requirements

  • Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery REQUIRED
  • Active Virginia license (no exceptions) REQUIRED
  • BLS & ACLS REQUIRED
  • Must be local (travel limited to mileage reimbursement) REQUIRED
  • Ability to submit a flat 24-hour coverage rate REQUIRED

How to Apply

Interested providers should submit availability, flat-rate expectations, and procedural experience for consideration.

Protean Med
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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