Healthcare & Medical

Surgery - Thoracic Physician

WhiteCoat Locums

Cumberland · Maryland · United States

Facility in Cumberland, MD seeking CT Surgery Locums coverage Rates: Open rates - willing to present using pay rates you suggest ( ) Opportunity Highlights
  • Start Date: May 15, 2026.
  • Schedule: Mixed 12-hour (7 PM 7 AM) and 24-hour (7 AM 7 AM) call shifts.
  • Call Requirements: 30-minute response time. On-site presence is not required after morning rounding unless an urgent/emergent issue arises.
  • Support: Strong Physician Assistant (PA) coverage. PAs handle initial consults, take first call, and perform Endovascular Saphenous Vein Harvesting (EVH).
  • EMR: Meditech.
  • Privileging: Temporary privileges available (30-day timeline).
Clinical Scope & Volume The surgeon will lead the cardiac surgical service during their scheduled shifts, collaborating closely with the mid-level team.
  • Typical Cases: Open Heart (Bypass Surgery is a mandatory requirement), Carotid, and potentially Lung cases.
  • Daily Volume: 1 3 surgical cases per day (approximately 133 cases annually).
  • Admissions: 1 3 admissions while on call.
  • Rounding: 2 4 hours in the morning with the PA, depending on the current patient census.
Provider Requirements
  • Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiac or Thoracic Surgery (or both).
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
  • Required Skills: Must be able to perform Bypass Surgery.
  • Licensure: Active Maryland (MD) Medical License and Maryland CSR (Required).
  • IMLC: Not considered for this location.
About WhiteCoat Locums: - Physician owned and led agency - Highest-Pay rates on the market - $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail - 100% transparent

Reference: WJ-2_124991268

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