Locum Tenens Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed in ID

  • ID: 223607A
  • Updated October 4th, 2026

  • Job ID 223607A
  • Job Title Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State ID
  • Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  • Start Date 10/05/2026
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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our client's team in Idaho for a 20-day assignment. This critical role involves 24-hour shifts, focusing on comprehensive adult cardiac and general thoracic surgical procedures, including complex cases such as aortic dissection, CABG, heart valve repair/replacement, and ECMO placement.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Perform adult cardiac surgery
  • Conduct general thoracic surgery
  • Manage aortic dissection cases
  • Execute CABG procedures
  • Perform tube thoracostomy
  • Create pericardial windows
  • Conduct thoracotomy lung resections and pneumonectomy
  • Perform heart valve repair/replacement surgery
  • Manage dissection cases
  • Place VA + VV ECMO


Additional Information

  • Board Certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery is required.
  • EMR: Epic
  • Schedule: 24-hour shifts (7a-7a)


Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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