Locum Tenens Physician - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Needed in MT

Job Description

Our client in Montana is seeking a skilled Physician specializing in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery for a 37-day assignment starting Jun 6, 2026. This role involves a demanding schedule with shifts from 7AM-7AM and 8-5, incorporating clinic duties, regular call, and weekend call. The Physician will be responsible for a wide range of cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Working clinic and call and weekend call
• Perform coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Execute heart valve repair (mitral, aortic, tricuspid)
• Conduct heart valve replacement (mechanical or biological valves)
• Address aortic aneurysm repair (thoracic and abdominal)
• Manage aortic dissection repair
• Participate in heart transplant surgery
• Perform ventricular assist device (VAD) implantation
• Undertake congenital heart defect repair (e.g., septal defects, Tetralogy of Fallot)
• Execute Maze procedure for atrial fibrillation
• Perform carotid endarterectomy
• Conduct peripheral artery bypass surgery
• Engage in lung transplant (in some cardiothoracic practices)
• Execute removal of cardiac tumors (e.g., myxoma)
• Perform pericardiectomy (removal of pericardium)
• Utilize minimally invasive and robotic-assisted heart surgeries

Additional Information

• Board Certification: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• EMR System: Epic

Benefits

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

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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