Locum Cardiovascular Surgeon Colorado Springs, CO (IMLC Eligible | Level I Trauma | High Acuity Cases)

Locum Physician Cardiovascular Surgery

Hospital-based opportunity for a Board-Certified Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgeon to provide locum coverage at a Level I trauma center. The role includes high-acuity cardiac and thoracic surgical cases, inpatient care, and on-call responsibilities with strong mid-level support.

Practice Highlights

• Setting: Hospital-based, 100% Adult

• Patient Load: 1015 hospital-based patients/day

• Average Daily Volume: 12 admissions | 810 ICU patients | 12 surgeries

• Facility Size: 400 beds | 12 ICU beds

• Trauma Level: I

• Team: 2 physicians + 5 mid-level providers

• EMR: Epic

• Coverage: Required to supervise and provide clinical oversight during call

• Reason for Coverage: Staffing changes, backfill need

• Credentialing: ~90 days

• No other thoracic surgeons present during locum coverage

Required Procedures

• General CV/Thoracic Surgery open

• Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery on-pump & off-pump

• Congenital Defect Repairs (ASD, VSD, PFO)

• Valvular Repair & Replacement

• Aneurysm Repair Cardiac & Aorto-thoracic

• ECMO Cannulation & stabilization for transfer

• TAVRs, Lead Extraction, Mitraclips

• Aortic Surgery (emphasis strongly preferred)

Preferred Skills:

• Acute volume/BP management

• Central line, arterial line, PA catheter, IABP insertions

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified Required

• Active Colorado License or Active IMLC Required

• Strong cardiac surgical experience (must be able to perform heart surgery) Required

• Dissections with recent case logs Required (Excel format at name clear)

• Strong surgical case volume Required

• ACLS & BLS (AHA only) Required (or willing to obtain AHA)

• COVID Vaccination Required

• Clean background / No malpractice Required

Schedule & Coverage

• 24-hour call coverage

• Mix of admissions, ICU care, and surgeries

• Must be available for surgical procedures and oversight

Why Colorado Springs, CO?

Colorado Springs offers a vibrant lifestyle with stunning mountain views, access to outdoor recreation, and a growing medical community. It combines the benefits of a bustling city with easy access to nature.

How to Apply

If interested, please submit your CV, case logs, and availability for immediate consideration.