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Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician
Job in
Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, 42001, USA
Listed on 2026-10-14
Listing for:
Northeast Healthcare Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-14
Job specializations:
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Doctor/Physician
Critical Care Physician, Cardiologist, Surgeon, Medical Doctor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a Board-Certified Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician to provide hospital-based coverage in Paducah, Kentucky. This opportunityinvolves adult cardiac surgery, general thoracic surgery, and management ofhigh-acuity patients.
Assignment Details- Practice Setting: Hospital-based
- Shift Type: 24-hour shifts
- Schedule: 7:00 AM–7:00AM
- Weekend Coverage: Required
- Call: Required
- Average CT Surgical Cases: 1–2 per day
- Annual ERVolume: Approximately 30,000
Candidates must be available for one of the following coverage blocks:
- December
24–December 28 – Preferred coverage dates; candidates with thisavailability will be prioritized - December
28–January 4
The physician will provide coverage for a range of cardiothoracic surgical and critical care needs, including:
Adult Cardiac Surgery- Coronary arterybypass grafting (CABG)
- Arterialrevascularization using internal mammary and radial arteries
- Redo cardiacsurgery cases
- Heart valverepair and replacement procedures
- Tubethoracostomy
- Tracheostomy
- Bronchoscopy
- VATSprocedures, including decortication and lung biopsy
- Pericardialwindow procedures
- Management ofhigh-risk and critically ill cardiothoracic surgery patients
- Impellainsertion, removal, and bailout procedures
- Medicalmanagement of critically ill patients in the ICU
- Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Active Kentuckymedical license
- Current BLScertification
- Experience with adult cardiac surgery, general thoracic surgery, and high-acuity ICUmanagement
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