Locum Tenens Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed in PA

  • ID: 223559A
  • Updated October 9th, 2026

  • Job ID 223559A
  • Job Title Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State PA
  • Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  • Start Date 01/07/2027
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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Physician specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery for an immediate 42-day assignment in Pennsylvania, commencing Oct 15, 2024. This critical role involves a schedule likely consisting of 24-hour call, potentially on a one-week-on, one-week-off rotation. The successful candidate will be responsible for hospital-based rounding, performing various aortic surgery procedures, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery, pericardial window procedures, tube thoracostomy, and managing thoracic aortic aneurysms.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Perform hospital-based rounding
  • Conduct Aortic Surgery Procedures, addressing variations on aorta
  • Execute Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery
  • Perform Pericardial Window procedures
  • Manage Tube Thoracostomy cases
  • Address Thoracic aortic aneurysms
Additional Information
  • Required Board Certifications: Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • EMR System: Epic
  • Setting: Inpatient
  • Call Schedule: Out of house call, 24-hour call (7a-7a), potentially one week on, one week off
  • LOA: 21 days
  • Staffing Mix: APP rounding, Surgical PA
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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