Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery coverage in Illinois with predictable weekend call volume and strong CVU support on site. This is inpatient adult coverage with a defined pager response expectation and a manageable census.

Highlights
Weekend coverage need is 1 to 2 weekends per month, typically 3 to 6 shifts total
Inpatient pager call with average 3 calls per weekend and average daily census of 7 patients
CVU team on site, noted to minimize after hours calls
Will wait for license with active IMLC LOQ only, Interstate Medical License listed
Practice Setting
Inpatient adult cardiothoracic surgery coverage
Evaluate referrals from Cardiology
Responsibilities include emergent cases, rounding on existing patients, and post surgical management
CVU team on site for clinical support
Schedule
Coverage is 1-2 weekends per month
Weekend shift runs Friday 10am to Monday 5am
Pager call with 30 minute response time
Requirements
Must be an MD or DO
Board Certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Illinois license required, will wait for license with active IMLC LOQ only, Open to IMLC Physicians
Required certifications include BLS, CSR, DEA
If you can cover 1 to 2 weekends per month with pager call, reach out and we can compare your availability with the remaining weekend needs.