We areseeking a Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician to provide hospital-basedcoverage in Lima, Ohio. This assignment offers 24-hour call coverage in acollaborative, Level II Trauma Center, caring for adult patients requiringcomplex cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
AssignmentDetails - Practice Setting: Hospital-Based
- Schedule: 24-hour call shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
- Coverage Needed: 10-14 days of call coverage per month
- Weekend Coverage: Yes
- On-Call: Yes
- Average Surgical Cases: Approximately 1 case per day
- Trauma Level: Level II
- EMR: Epic
Responsibilities - Provide 24-hour cardiothoracic surgery call coverage.
- Evaluate and manage adult patients requiring cardiothoracic surgical intervention.
- Perform emergent and scheduled cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
- Conduct daily inpatient rounding and postoperative management.
- Collaborate with cardiologists, intensivists, anesthesiologists, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic.
RequiredProcedures Candidatesmust be experienced and proficient in: - Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Arterial Revascularization using:
- Internal Mammary Arteries
- Radial Artery
- Gastroepiploic Artery
- Redo Coronary Revascularization (with or without concomitant heart valve surgery)
- Pericardial Window
- Heart Valve Repair and Replacement
- Mitral Valve Repair
Qualifications - Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
- Completion of an accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship.
- Active, unrestricted Ohio medical license.
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
- DEA registration and eligibility for hospital credentialing and privileges.
