Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Paducah, KY

Service Setting: Inpatient

Coverage Type: Call only

Coverage Period: Dec 24, 2026 Ongoing

Call Schedule: 24-hr call (7a-7a); 4-7 shifts per month

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered

COVERAGE DATES

Dec 24, 2026 Dec 28, 2026 (most prio)

Dec 28, 2026 Jan 04, 2027

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric

Average Daily Volume: 1-2 CT Surgical Cases

Annual ER Volume: 30,000

Case Mix: Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery

FACILITY INFORMATION

EMR: Epic

Specialty Backup: Anesthesia, ICU, Cardiology

Support Staff: First Assist with Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest experience, focused anesthesia team dedicated CT surgery, collaborative and helpful ICU

No. of ORs: 1 Heart, 1 Hybrid

HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

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)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Board: BC

Licenses: Active KY License (preferred) or eligibility to obtain

Certifications: BLS

Experience: Impella and Structural Heart Support experience required

Other Qualifications: Clean background, EPIC proficiency

Duties & Responsibilities

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.

Adelphi Medical Staffing