Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Duluth, MN
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: Oct 01, 2026 - Ongoing
• Call Schedule: 24-hr call
• 7-14 days/month
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: 1:2
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

PATIENT INFORMATION
• Average Daily Volume: 4-5
• Admissions: 4-5
• Rounding: Yes
• Phone Consults: 4-5

FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds: 267
• Trauma Level: II
• EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff: MAs: 1, PA/NPs: 3, Office Staff: 1

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Required
• General CV/thoracic surgery
• Coronary artery bypass surgery
• Congenital defects (ASD, VSD, PFO, etc.)
• Valvular repair & replacement
• Aneurysm repair
• Lung resection (including VATs)
• Chest wall or pleural procedures
• Esophagus and diaphragm surgeries
• AICD (Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator)
• Left ventricular assist devices
• TAVR, CABG
• Vent Management
• Bronchoscopy
• Eval. And management of acute vol/BP issues
• Insertion of C-line, A-line, PA Catheter, IABP

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Board: BC/BE
• Licenses: Licensed in MN or IMLC
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS
• Fellowship: Required

Duties & Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical coverage including open and endoscopic surgeries.
• Manage pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care for cardiothoracic patients.
• Perform on-call duties as part of a 1:2 call rotation with 20-minute response time.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nursing, anesthesia, and support staff.
• Document patient encounters in Epic EMR and adhere to hospital protocols.