Surgery - Cardiothoracic
At a glance
About this assignment
Cardiothoracic Surgery Locum Tenens | South Carolina
Provider Details
- Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Job Class: Locum Tenens
- Provider Type: Physician
- Provider Credentials: MD/DO
- Board Status: Board Certified
- Number of Positions:1
Shift Details
- Estimated Start Date: February 1, 2027
- Requested Date of Coverage and Schedule: Start Date: ASAP (Ongoing)
- Schedule Details: Coverage Type: Call Only
- Procedures:
- General CV/thoracic surgery (Open, Endoscopic)
- Coronary artery bypass surgery (On pump, Off pump)
- Congenital defects (ASD, VSD, PFO, etc.)
- Valvular repair and replacement
- Aneurysm repair (Cardiac, Aorto-thoracic)
- Chest wall or pleural procedures
- TAVR, CABG, Vent Management
- Evaluation and management of acute vol/BP issues
- Insertion of Central line, Arterial line, PA catheter, and IABP
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Preferred Skills:
- Lung resection (including VATS)
- Esophagus and diaphragm surgeries
- Permanent pacemaker placement, AICD
- Left ventricular assist devices
- Bronchoscopy
- Patient Population/Case Load: Averages 3-6 patients seen and 1 admission per 24 hours. 3 patients per shift.
- Case Mix: Inpatient (Stroke Certified, Trauma Level 2)
- Trauma Level: Level 2
Licensing and Privileging
- Willing to License: No
- Estimated Privileging Timeline: 90 days
We are seeking a highly skilled and board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our team in South Carolina. This locum tenens position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, providing critical care to patients with complex cardiac and thoracic conditions. If you are a dedicated physician with a passion for excellence in patient care, we encourage you to apply.
Day to day
- Duties: Rounding on both assigned and unassigned patients. Admissions required. - Support Staff: 4 PA/NPs (0 RNs, 0 MAs). - Supervision: Supervision of Advance Practice Providers (APPs) is required.
Practice details
- Not solo coverage
- Shift pattern: 24 Hour Call
Case mix
- - Practice Setting: Inpatient (Stroke Certified, Trauma Level 2)
- - Required Cardiac/Thoracic Skills: 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), Chest wall or pleural procedures, TAVR, CABG, Vent Management, Evaluation and management of acute vol/BP issues, and Insertion of Central line, Arterial line, PA catheter, and IABP.
- - Required Vascular Skills: Carotid Endarterectomy.
- - Preferred Cardiac/Thoracic Skills: Lung resection (including VATS), Esophagus and diaphragm surgeries, Permanent pacemaker placement, AICD, Left ventricular assist devices, and Bronchoscopy.
Call
- Call Details: Beeper call for both assigned and unassigned patients with a 30-minute response time required. Call ratio is 1:2. PAs take first call (averages 1-2 phone consults). Call back percentage is 2%.
Licensing & requirements
- Active state license required
- Estimated privileging: 90
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
Other details
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