Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Cape Girardeau, MO

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Aug 31, 2027
• Call Type: In-House
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

• EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff: PA/NPs: 2

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: No

• Required
  • General CV/thoracic surgery
  • Open
  • Endoscopic
  • Coronary artery bypass surgery (On pump, Off pump)
  • Congenital defects (ASD, VSD, PFO, etc.)
  • Valvular repair
  • Valvular replacement
  • Aneurysm repair (Cardiac, Aorto-thoracic)
  • Lung resection (including VATs)
  • Chest wall or pleural procedures
  • Esophagus and diaphragm surgeries
  • Permanent pacemaker placement
  • AICD (Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator)
  • Left ventricular assist devices
  • TAVR
  • CABG
  • Vent Management
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Eval. And management of acute vol/BP issues
  • Insertion of Central line
  • Insertion of Arterial line
  • Insertion of PA catheter
  • Insertion of IABP
  • General Vascular surgery (Open, Endovascular)
  • Aneurysm repair - aorto-abdominal (Bypass procedures - aorto-femoral/iliac, Fem-pop, Endarterectomy (Not specified below), Carotid, Renal, Subclavian steal procedure)
  • TAVR
  • CABG
  • Vent Management
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Eval. And management of acute vol/BP issues
  • Insertion of Central line
  • Insertion of Arterial line
  • Insertion of PA catheter
  • Insertion of IABP
• Preferred
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Hernioplasty
  • Nissen Fundoplication
  • Head/neck surgery (including thyroid)
  • Chest wall/pleural procedures
  • Breast surgery
  • Obstetric & gynecologic surgery
  • Cesarean section
  • D&C
  • Hysterectomy
  • Liver surgery
  • GI endoscopy (Upper, Lower, Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy)
  • Minor Orthopedics
  • Hand Surgery
  • Ventilation management
  • Chest tube insertion
  • Central line insertion
  • PA Catheter placement
  • Laser certification
  • Vascular Surgery (Aneurysm repairs (Thoracic, Abdominal), Arterial bypass, Peripheral, Vascular access devices, AV shunt)
  • Plastic Surgery (Artesias, Esophageal, Intestinal, Biliary, Abdominal wall defects, Gastroschisis, Umbilical defects, Hernia, Omphalocele, Diaphragmatic hernia, Imperforate anus, PDA ligation)

• Board: BC required (Certified)
• Licenses: Licensed in MO
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS

• Round on patients in the inpatient setting.
• Take in-house call for cardiothoracic surgery.
• Perform cardiothoracic surgeries as needed.
• Provide coverage for multiple days per month.
• Collaborate with surgical team and support staff.