Cardiothoracic Surgeon Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Northern Virginia

• Job Reference
  -224210-MD-VA
• Title:
  
  MD
• Dates Needed:
  
  January 2027 - Ongoing
• Shift Type:24-Hour Shift
• Assignment Type:
  
  Inpatient
• Call
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Board Certification
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Job Duration:
  
  Locums

This mid-sized hospital maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support locum tenens cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient settings. The facility operates on-site and provides the resources necessary to facilitate coordinated patient care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period. Support staff, including full-time and part-time APPs and a SICU PA-C, are available on-site to assist with continuity of care for the cardiothoracic surgery service line.

The region offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of attractions suited to varied interests. The area features outdoor recreation, historical sites, shopping destinations, and cultural experiences. Wineries, vineyards, and year-round activities provide a diverse mix of opportunities for those seeking engagement beyond the clinical setting.

The cardiothoracic surgeon will provide inpatient coverage Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with an average of 7-10 patients during daily rounding. Call is a required component of this assignment, structured as weeknight call from 5:00 PM to 7:00 AM and 24-hour weekend call from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM. The clinician must maintain availability to respond to cardiothoracic surgical cases throughout each designated call period.

Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery is required for consideration.

• Case Load/PPD:
  
  TBD
• Call Ratio/
  
  Schedule:
  
  24 hour call
• Location Type:
  
  On-Site
• Government:
  
  No