Locum Cardiothoracic Surgeon Opportunity

Surgery
Pennsylvania
Updated April 15
Overview
We are seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon for locum tenens coverage in Pennsylvania. This role is focused on inpatient and surgical care, with no outpatient clinic responsibilities. The assignment consists of 24-hour call coverage in 7–10 day stretches, primarily to support vacations and holiday gaps.

Schedule
  • 24-hour call shifts (7–10 day stretches)
  • Approx. 7 shifts per month
  • Cases typically start around 7/7:30am.
  • Day generally ends at 5 pending case load and acuity of post-ops, etc.
  • APP support 7am-6pm then switches to cardiac surgeon from 6pm-7am next day.
  • 30-minute response time (can take call from local hotel)
  • Average 2 admissions per call
Responsibilities
  • Cardiothoracic surgical cases and inpatient care
  • Primarily on-call and surgical procedures/inpatient consults
  • CVICU rounding on post-operative patients
  • Weekend rounding shared with APPs
  • Case mix includes CABG, AVR / MVR, ECMO, single chamber pacemakers, and thoracic cases
Requirements
  • Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Active Pennsylvania license
  • DEA required
  • ACLS & BLS certifications
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with case logs

Job Details

Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery
Subspecialty
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Job Type
Locum Tenens
Degree Required
MD/DO
Board Certification
BC / BE

Job Location

State
PA
Country
United States

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Company Details

Name
Austin Major Group
Company Type
Recruiter

Job Contact

Name

Casey Ramage

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