Physician Surgery-Thoracic - Competitive Salary
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Job Description
### Locums | Cardiothoracic Surgery | Duluth, MN (No State License Required to Bid)### Why This Role
- Ongoing need for 7–10 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: 7–10 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 4–5 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 7–10 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