Cardiothoracic Surgeon

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Paducah, KY
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call only
• Coverage Period: Dec 24, 2026 – Ongoing
• Call Schedule: 24-hr call (7a-7a); 4-7 shifts per month
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered

COVERAGE DATES

• Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 (most prio)
• Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 04, 2027

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric
• Average Daily Volume: 1-2 CT Surgical Cases
• Annual ER Volume: 30,000
• Case Mix: Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR: Epic
• Specialty Backup: Anesthesia, ICU, Cardiology
• Support Staff: First Assist with Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest experience, focused anethesthia team dedicated CT surgery, collaborative and helpful ICU
• No. of ORs: 1 Heart, 1 Hybrid

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Adult Cardiac Surgery (CABG, Valve Repair/Replacement)
• General Thoracic Surgery (Tube Thoracostomy, Tracheostomy, Bronchoscopy, VATS, Pericardial Window)
• ICU Management of high-risk cases (Impella Insertion/Removal/Bailout)
• Structural Heart Procedure Support (in Hybrid OR / Cath Lab)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC
• Licenses: Active KY License or willing to obtain
• Certifications: BLS
• Experience: Impella and Structural Heart Support experience required
• Must be available for one set of dates listed
• Clean record

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform Adult Cardiac Surgery including CABG and valve repair/replacement.
• Perform General Thoracic Surgery procedures.
• Manage ICU care for high-risk cardiac surgery patients, including Impella support.
• Provide Structural Heart Procedure Support in Hybrid OR/Cath Lab.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and ICU teams for patient care.