Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Cardiothoracic Surgery PhysicianJOB OVERVIEWProfession: PhysicianSpecialty: Cardiothoracic SurgeryJob Type: Locum TenensLocation: Paducah, KYService Setting: InpatientCoverage Type: Call onlyCoverage Period: Dec 24, 2026 – OngoingCall Schedule: 24-hr call (7a-7a); 4-7 shifts per monthReason for Coverage: Supplemental CoverageTravel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance CoveredCOVERAGE DATESDec 24, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 (most prio)Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 04, 2027PATIENT INFORMATIONPatient Demographics: Adult, GeriatricAverage Daily Volume: 1-2 CT Surgical CasesAnnual ER Volume: 30,000Case Mix: Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic SurgeryFACILITY INFORMATIONEMR: EpicSpecialty Backup: Anesthesia, ICU, CardiologySupport Staff: First Assist with Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest experience, focused anesthesia team dedicated CT surgery, collaborative and helpful ICUNo. of ORs: 1 Heart, 1 HybridHOSPITAL PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCEHospital Privileges Required: YesCredentialing Timeline: 90 daysREQUIRED PROCEDURESAdult 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 REQUIREMENTSBoard: BCLicenses: Active KY License (preferred) or eligibility to obtainCertifications: BLSExperience: Impella and Structural Heart Support experience requiredOther Qualifications: Clean background, EPIC proficiencyDuties & ResponsibilitiesPerform 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.