Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

Join a high-acuity Level I Trauma Center providing comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical care. This is an excellent opportunity for a board-certified CT surgeon seeking consistent call coverage with strong OR support and an experienced care team.

Coverage Dates: June 24, 2026 (7a) - June 30 (7a) June 30, 2026 (7a) - July 6 (7a)Schedule: 24-hour call FTE: 1

Position Highlights:

• High-level surgical environment with advanced cardiac and thoracic cases

• Strong APP and surgical team support

• Ongoing locum need with potential for consistent scheduling

• IMLC candidates welcome

• Setting: Inpatient, Level I Trauma Center

• Responsibilities include:

  • Hospital rounds on cardiothoracic surgery patients

  • Inpatient and outpatient consults

  • OR coverage for cardiac surgery and thoracic trauma

Procedures & Case Mix:

• Standard thoracic surgery

• Cardiac procedures including:

  • CABG

  • ECMO cannulation

• Approximate cardiac volume: 150 heart cases per year

• No peripheral vascular coverage required (covered by vascular surgery team)

• APP coverage:

  • Surgical PAs assist with operative call

  • NPs provide weekend rounding support

  • PA coverage available for endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)

• Dedicated CVOR anesthesia team (TEE proficient)

• Experienced scrub techs, RNs, and CVOR staff

• Occasional second PA support available

Patient Volume:

• Admissions: 1-4 per day

• Call-back volume: Low

Technology:

• EMR: Epic

• Board Certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

• Active Nebraska license or IMLC (LOQ in hand at time of submission)

• ACLS, BLS, and DEA highly preferred

Case Log Requirements:

• Typically 100 cases in the past year (may consider 50 for emergency credentialing)

RecruitWell can arrange a phone call with you and the client to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

• Well-established cardiothoracic program with strong surgical volume

• Highly collaborative, team-based environment

• Dedicated OR and anesthesia support for complex cardiac cases

• Ongoing need offering stability and continuity

Location & Access: Major Midwest city with a regional airport and excellent transportation accessLifestyle & Community: Blend of urban amenities with Midwestern hospitalityOutdoor Recreation: Parks, trails, and riverfront activitiesRegional Attractions: Dining, arts, and entertainment optionsQuality of Life: Affordable living with big-city conveniences

• A+ rated malpractice coverage

• Weekly direct deposit

• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance

• Prepaid travel and lodging

• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to win

• Higher consciousness