Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Lima, OH

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Cardiothoracic Location: Lima, OH Employer: AAS Locum Tenens Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position A hospital-based cardiovascular surgery program in Lima is seeking a Board-Certified Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician to provide ongoing 24-hour call coverage. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced cardiothoracic surgeon who is comfortable managing a broad range of complex cardiac surgical procedures in a Level II trauma center environment. The provider will participate in hospital-based rounding, surgical procedures, and call coverage within a collaborative multidisciplinary surgical team. Position Details Practice Setting: Hospital-Based Shift Type: 24-Hour Call Coverage Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM Weekend Coverage: Yes Call Requirements: Yes Coverage Need: Approximately 10–14 call days per month Average Cases Per Day: 1 Trauma Designation: Level II Trauma Center Number of Operating Rooms: 20 EMR: Epic Responsibilities Provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgery coverage and hospital rounding Perform complex adult cardiac surgical procedures Manage perioperative patient care and postoperative follow-up Participate in 24-hour call coverage including emergent surgical cases Collaborate with anesthesiology, critical care, cardiology, and surgical support teams Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation within the EMR system Required Procedures Candidates must be experienced and comfortable performing: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Arterial revascularization using: Internal mammary arteries Radial artery Gastroepiploic artery Redo coronary revascularization with or without heart valve surgery Pericardial window procedures Heart valve repair and replacement surgery Mitral valve repair Qualifications Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship trained in Cardiothoracic Surgery Active Ohio medical license required Current ACLS and BLS certifications Strong experience in adult cardiac surgical procedures required Ability to independently manage complex surgical and inpatient cardiac cases