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

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Cardiothoracic Location: Portsmouth, OH Employer: HPA Healthcare Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Position Overview One of our Partners in Ohio is seeking a Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for weekend call coverage at a regional medical center. This opportunity offers beeper call coverage with inpatient rounding responsibilities and support of an established cardiothoracic surgery service. Providers will manage cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, postoperative care, and urgent consults as needed. This is an excellent opportunity for a fellowship-trained Cardiothoracic Surgeon seeking a short-term weekend assignment with competitive compensation and limited travel commitment. Pay Ranking: Top 15% nationally among Cardiothoracic Surgery call opportunities (2026). Assignment Highlights Joint Commission Certified staffing partner HPA Healthcare is an active member of NALTO Weekend beeper call coverage Inpatient setting Vacation coverage assignment Fellowship training required Board Certification required Ohio License or IMLC accepted ACLS and BLS required Average 10 patients per shift 28-bed department Call response time: 30 minutes PA/NP support available Meditech EMR Orientation required prior to beginning call Provider Pay Ranking: Top 15% nationally (2026) Coverage Schedule Coverage Option July 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM – July 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM Facility may also consider limited coverage on: July 19, 2026 from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Orientation will occur prior to assumption of call responsibilities. Job Responsibilities Weekend cardiothoracic surgery call coverage Inpatient rounding Surgical consultations Post-operative patient management Coordination with hospital staff Telephone consultation support Documentation within Meditech EMR Cardiothoracic Skills Required Required General Cardiothoracic Surgery Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) On-Pump Cardiac Surgery Valvular Repair Cardiac Aneurysm Repair Lung Resection (Including VATS) Evaluation and Management of Acute Volume/Blood Pressure Issues Central Line Placement Arterial Line Placement PA Catheter Placement Additional Experience Preferred Adult Cardiac Surgery Thoracic Surgery Postoperative Cardiac Surgical Management