Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Job Description

Location:
Paducah, KY

Paducah, Kentucky is a vibrant river city known for its rich arts scene, historic downtown, and warm community atmosphere. Nestled at the confluence of the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers, it offers a wonderful quality of life with affordable living and easy access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions.

Facility:
This established regional medical center provides comprehensive cardiac and surgical services to the western Kentucky region. The facility features a dedicated heart operating room and hybrid OR, a collaborative ICU team, and a focused anesthesia team dedicated to CT surgery, offering an excellent environment for cardiac surgical professionals.

Opportunity:
Board Certified - Surgery - Cardiothoracic

Job Details:
  • Locum Tenens Cardiac Surgery Physician opportunity with heavy cardiac focus required
  • Candidates MUST be available for one of the following date ranges: 12/24-12/28 (first preference, candidates with this availability will be prioritized) or 12/28-1/4
  • Hospital-based practice setting with 24-hour shifts (7a-7a)
  • Average of 1-2 CT surgical cases per day
  • Annual ER volume of 30,000
  • One Heart OR and one Hybrid OR available
  • Documentation via EPIC EMR system
  • Ancillary staff includes First Assist with Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest experience, dedicated CT surgery anesthesia team, and collaborative ICU team
  • Patient age demographic: Adult and Geriatric
  • 4-7 shifts per month
  • Adult Cardiac Surgery required, including CABG using Internal Mammary Arteries and Radial Artery, including Redo cases
  • Heart Valve Repair and Replacement Surgery required
  • General Thoracic Surgery required, including Tube Thoracostomy, Tracheostomy, Bronchoscopy, VATS decortication/lung biopsy, and Pericardial Window
  • ICU Management of high-risk cases required, including Impella Insertion/Removal/Bailout and medical management of critically ill patients
  • Structural Heart Procedure Support in Hybrid OR/Cath Lab required
  • Active Kentucky license required; candidates needing to obtain licensure will be considered
  • Board Certified and BLS Certified required
  • Clean background required
  • Estimated credentialing timeframe: 90 days
  • On-call and weekend availability required
  • Travel reimbursement provided, including lodging at approximately $150/night and standard/economy rates for all other bookings

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.Tracking.aspx?ATW8v71vg4o8aLfP3kwJ634hibTCK%2bFlz