Surgery, Surgeon
Wellhart
We are seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our client's team in Kentucky for a 12-day assignment. The provider will manage adult cardiac and general thoracic surgeries, intensive care unit patients, and provide structural heart support. This locum assignment offers an engaging opportunity to practice in a specialized inpatient environment.
Practice Info
Setting: Inpatient
Work in facilities equipped with one heart operating room and one hybrid operating room
Hybrid OR/cath lab setting
Shift & Schedule
12-day assignment, starting Dec 24, 2024
Shifts from 7 AM to 7 AM
Out-of-house call
Call Schedule: Out of House Call
LOA: 12 days
Responsibilities
Manage an average of 1-2 cardiothoracic surgical cases per day
Perform adult cardiac surgery, including CABG (arterial revascularization using internal mammary arteries, radial artery; redo cases) and heart valve repair/replacement surgery
Conduct general thoracic surgery procedures, such as tube thoracostomy, tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, VATS decortication/lung biopsy, and pericardial window
Provide ICU management for high-risk cases, including Impella insertion/removal/bailout and medical management of critically ill patients
Offer structural heart procedure support within a hybrid OR/cath lab setting
Compensation
Strong compensation
Benefits
Travel-related expenses covered
A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
Qualifications
Required Board Certification: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
EMR: Epic
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