Job Description - Cardiothoracic Surgeon

JOB OVERVIEW
  • Job Id: L-MD-05470
  • Profession: Physician
  • Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
  • Service Setting: Inpatient
  • Coverage Type: Call Only
  • Coverage Period: Oct 16, 2026 – Ongoing
  • Shift Schedule: 24-hour call shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM)
  • On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour in-house call during scheduled coverage
  • Call Type: In-House
  • Call Response Time: 20 minutes
  • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
COVERAGE DATES
  • Oct 16, 2026 7:00 AM – Oct 19, 2026 7:00 AM
  • Nov 18, 2026 7:00 AM – Nov 23, 2026 7:00 AM
SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILL
  • October 16, 2026 7:00 AM – October 19, 2026 7:00 AM
  • November 18, 2026 7:00 AM – November 23, 2026 7:00 AM
PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Case Mix: Cardiothoracic surgery
FACILITY INFORMATION
  • EMR System: Epic
  • Support Staff: PA/NPs: 2
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  • Temporary Privileges Available: No
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  • Required
    • 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
    • Eval. And management of acute vol/BP issues
    • Insertion of Central line
    • Insertion of Arterial line
    • Insertion of PA catheter
    • Insertion of IABP
  • Preferred
    • General Surgery
    • Adult
    • Pediatric
    • Neonate
    • Trauma
    • Laparoscopic Surgery (Appendectomy, 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)
    • General CV/thoracic surgery (Open)
    • Permanent pacemaker placement
    • AICD (Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator)
    • Left ventricular assist devices

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Board: Board Certified required
  • Licenses: Licensed in MO
  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Provide in-house call coverage for cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Perform rounding on cardiothoracic patients.
  • Perform surgeries as needed during call shifts.
  • Manage acute volume and blood pressure issues.
  • Insert central lines, arterial lines, PA catheters, and IABP as required.

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