Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Paducah, KY

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Paducah, KY
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Paducah, KY
• Service Setting: Hospital Based
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts (7a-7a)
• Call Type: In-House
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered

• Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026
• Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 04, 2027

• Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric
• Average Daily Volume: 1-2 CT Surgical Cases
• Case Mix: Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery

• EMR System: EPIC
• Specialty Backup Available: Anesthesia, ICU, Cardiology
• Support Staff Available: First Assist, Anesthesia team, ICU staff

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

• Adult Cardiac Surgery (CABG, Valve Repair/Replacement)
• General Thoracic Surgery (Tube Thoracostomy, Tracheostomy, Bronchoscopy, VATS, Pericardial Window)
• ICU Management of high-risk cases (Impella Insertion/Removal/Bailout)
• Structural Heart Procedure Support (in Hybrid OR / Cath Lab)

• Board: Board Certified
• Licenses: Active KY License (preferred) or eligibility to obtain
• Certifications: BLS, Board Certified
• Experience: Impella and Structural Heart Support experience required
• AOther Qualifications: Clean background, EPIC proficiency

• Perform Adult Cardiac Surgery including CABG and valve repair/replacement.
• Perform General Thoracic Surgery procedures.
• Manage ICU care for high-risk cardiac surgery patients, including Impella support.
• Provide Structural Heart Procedure Support in Hybrid OR/Cath Lab.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and ICU teams for patient care.