Surgery - Thoracic Physician

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.

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