Physician / Surgery - Cardiothoracic / Michigan / Locum Tenens / Locums Cardioth
MD Staff, LLC, Traverse City, MI, United States
We are currently seeking a Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a locum tenens position near Traverse City, MI. This role offers a unique opportunity for a skilled surgeon to provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical care in a hospital-based setting. The assignment requires on-call services and includes a mix of elective and emergent surgeries.
This locum tenens role is ideal for a physician who is flexible, experienced, and ready to jump into a busy environment with excellent support staff, including APPs and RNs dedicated to cardiothoracic care. The position requires a surgeon to manage inpatient consults and surgeries, as well as to provide urgent on-call services. There is no clinic coverage required.
Position Details:- Position Type: Locum Tenens, Cardiothoracic Surgery (Hospital-based).
- Assignment Duration: ASAP - Ongoing.
- Shift Type: Days.
- Call Requirements: 24/7 call coverage, including cath lab and emergency surgeries.
- Weekend Requirements: 48-hour on-call coverage for both Saturday and Sunday.
- Manage urgent cardiothoracic cases and be available for 24/7 on-call services.
- Perform elective and emergent surgeries in a hospital setting.
- Handle inpatient consults and cover the cath lab for cardiovascular emergencies.
- Carry a small outpatient panel (if possible) to follow up on cardiothoracic cases.
- Serve as the second call surgeon, with a first assist APP available.
- Collaborate with support staff, including 1-3 APPs, who assist with rounding and patient care.
- Ensure smooth operations with the support of a dedicated RN to facilitate scheduling and care coordination.
- Monday to Friday: Days with scheduled shifts and call coverage.
- Weekend Coverage: 48-hour on-call coverage for urgent surgeries.
- On-Call: 24/7 availability for emergencies after gratis and scheduled shift hours.
- Setting: 100% hospital-based role with no clinic coverage required.
- Patient Demographic: Adult.
- Support: OR, radiology, and lab services available onsite.
- Volume: Approximately 10 surgeries per month for a full-time provider.
- EMR System: Cerner.
- Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery: Required.
- BLS Certified: Required.
- Active Michigan Medical License: Required.
- On-Call Rate: Must include 4 hours of gratis within the on-call rate.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned cardiothoracic surgeon to provide critical care to patients in a well-supported hospital setting. If youre ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply.
Job ID: j-248780 HDAJOBS MDSTAFF