Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

We are seeking a Board-Certified Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician to provide hospital-based coverage in Paducah, Kentucky. This opportunity involves adult cardiac surgery, general thoracic surgery, and management of high-acuity patients.

Assignment Details

Practice Setting: Hospital-based

Shift Type: 24-hour shifts

Schedule: 7:00 AM–7:00 AM

Weekend Coverage: Required

Call: Required

Average CT Surgical Cases: 1–2 per day

Annual ER Volume: Approximately 30,000

Open Dates

Candidates must be available for one of the following coverage blocks:

December 24–December 28 – Preferred coverage dates; candidates with this availability will be prioritized

December 28–January 4

Responsibilities

The physician will provide coverage for a range of cardiothoracic surgical and critical care needs, including:

Adult Cardiac Surgery

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

Arterial revascularization using internal mammary and radial arteries

Redo cardiac surgery cases

Heart valve repair and replacement procedures

General Thoracic Surgery

Tube thoracostomy

Tracheostomy

Bronchoscopy

VATS procedures, including decortication and lung biopsy

Pericardial window procedures

Critical Care & ICU Management

Management of high-risk and critically ill cardiothoracic surgery patients

Impella insertion, removal, and bailout procedures

Medical management of critically ill patients in the ICU

Requirements

Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Active Kentucky medical license

Current BLS certification

Experience with adult cardiac surgery, general thoracic surgery, and high-acuity ICU management