Cardiothoracic Surgeon

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: A-MD-70193
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type: Locums Tenens
• Location: Lansing, MI
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, clinic hours
• Call Schedule: Nights and Weekends call
• Call Type: Beeper
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult
• Average Daily Volume: ~1 case per weekend
• Rounding: Included
• Case Mix: Adult Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery (CABG, Heart Valve Repair/Replacement, Thoracotomy, etc.)

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: Level I
• EMR System: Epic

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: ~90-120 days

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Adult Cardiac Surgery
• General Thoracic Surgery
• CABG
• Heart Valve Repair/Replacement
• Tube Thoracostomy
• Pericardial Window
• Thoracotomy (Lung Biopsy, Lung Resection, Pneumonectomy)
• Thoracotomy Decortication
• Mediastinal Surgery

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Licenses: Active Michigan License
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Other Qualifications:
• Clean malpractice and license history;
• NPDB self-query required
• Must be able to work independently

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide cardiothoracic surgical coverage at Sparrow Lansing Main Hospital.
• Perform adult cardiac and thoracic surgeries including CABG, heart valve repair/replacement, thoracotomy, and mediastinal procedures.
• Manage night call and round on patients as required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team in a Level I trauma center.
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR.