Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Duluth, MN (No State License Required to Bid) Why This Role

• Ongoing need for 7 Äì10 days per month
• Call-only Cardiothoracic Surgery coverage
• Dedicated team of three APPs
• Epic EMR
Assignment Details
• Start Date: October 1, 2026
• Duration: Ongoing
• Commitment: 7 Äì10 days per month; up to 14 days considered
• Preferred Rotation: Weekdays connecting two weekends
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Type: Beeper call
• Call Ratio: Approximately 1:2
• Response Time: 20 minutes
• Average Volume: Approximately 4 Äì5 consultations, patient encounters, and admissions
• Facility: 99-bed, Level II trauma hospital
• EMR: Epic
• Credentialing: Approximately 90 days
• Temporary Privileges: Available
Requirements
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon
• Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship training
• Current ACLS and ATLS
• Availability for at least 7 Äì10 days per month
• Experience with open and endoscopic cardiothoracic surgery
• Ability to provide comprehensive cardiac and thoracic emergency coverage
Clinical Details
• Perform on-pump and off-pump CABG
• Perform valve repair and replacement
• Manage congenital cardiac defects and cardiac or thoracic aneurysms
• Perform lung resections, including VATS
• Perform chest wall, pleural, esophageal, and diaphragmatic procedures
• Provide TAVR, LVAD, AICD, bronchoscopy, and ventilator management
• Place central lines, arterial lines, PA catheters, and IABPs
• Round on assigned and unassigned patients
• Dedicated Vascular Surgery service handles vascular cases
• No APP supervision or teaching responsibilities