Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

Locums - Western Maryland - Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity

Clinical Role:

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• Locum tenens opportunity
• Seeking a board certified or truly board eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon
• Must be fellowship trained in cardiac surgery or cardiac and thoracic surgery
• Bypass surgery experience required
• Client seeking 1-2 backup surgeons for an established CT surgery program
• Coverage need: approximately one long weekend or one week per month

Coverage Dates Needed:

• 12/26/2026 - 7:00 PM (client offering $500 incentive for this shift)
• 12/27/2026 - 7:00 AM (client offering $500 incentive for this shift)

Schedule & Responsibilities:

• 24-hour call shifts: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
• Open to 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Morning rounds with PA support
• Remaining time available for urgent/emergent procedures
• Surgeons contacted only for urgent or emergent issues
• Not required to remain onsite after rounds
• Must be within a 30-minute response time

Clinical Support:

• Full APP/mid-level coverage
• APPs work 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM shifts
• Endovascular saphenous vein harvesting (EVH) performed by PAs
• PAs take consults and coordinate care with surgeon by phone

Case Details:

• Average admissions while on call: 1-3
• Average cases per day: 1-3
• Annual surgical volume: 133 cases
• Typical procedures include:
  • Open heart surgery
  • Carotid procedures
  • Possible lung cases
• Trauma Level III facility
• EMR: Meditech
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Area Information - Cumberland:

• Cumberland is nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, offering beautiful views and a peaceful setting for an assignment.
• The area is known for outdoor recreation, including hiking and biking along the Great Allegheny Passage.
• Cumberland has a historic downtown with shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions like the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.
• The cost of living is lower than many metro areas, making extended stays more affordable.
• Its location provides reasonable access to larger cities like Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Washington, D.C.

What RecruitWell Provides:

• A+ rated malpractice insurance
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell Core Values:

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness