Surgery, Surgeon

Cardiothoracic Surgery Locum Tenens OpportunityJob Id: L-MD-14568Profession: PhysicianSpecialty: Cardiothoracic SurgeryJob Type: Locum TenensLocation: Memphis, TNService Setting: InpatientCoverage Type: Call OnlyCoverage Period: Nov 24, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026Call Type: In-HouseCall Ratio: 5Reason for Coverage: Scheduling NeedTravel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: CoveredAverage Daily Volume: 10 patients/dayAdmissions: 3Rounding: Assigned PatientsPhone Consults: 10EMR System: CernerSupport Staff: RNs: 2, MAs: 1, PA/NPs: 1Hospital Privileges Required: NoTemporary Privileges Available: YesRequired Procedures:General CV/thoracic surgeryOpen EndoscopicCoronary artery bypass surgeryOn pumpOff pumpCongenital defects (ASD, VSD, PFO, etc.)Valvular repairValvular replacementAneurysm repairCardiac Aorto-thoracicLung resection (including VATS)Chest wall or pleural proceduresEsophagus and diaphragm surgeriesPermanent pacemaker placementAICD (Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator)Left ventricular assist devicesTAVRCABGVent ManagementBronchoscopyEval. And management of acute vol/BP issuesInsertion of Central lineInsertion of Arterial lineInsertion of PA catheterInsertion of IABPGeneral Vascular surgeryOpen Endovascular Aneurysm repair - aorto-abdominalBypass procedures - aorto-femoral/iliacFem-popEndarterectomy (Not specified below)CarotidRenalSubclavian steal procedureBoard: Board CertifiedLicenses: Active TN license or Universal License (IMLC)Certifications: ACLSDuties & Responsibilities:Provide comprehensive Cardiothoracic surgical care in CVICU, ICU, and cardiac step-down units. Perform coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repairs/replacements (AVR/MVR), and TEVAR/EVAR procedures. Manage acute volume/blood pressure issues and ventilator management in critically ill patients. Insert central lines, arterial lines, PA catheters, and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) as needed. Oversee post-operative surgical patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.