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

  • ID: 222726A
  • Updated October 10th, 2026

  • Job ID 222726A
  • Job Title Physician - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State WI
  • Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  • Start Date 10/26/2026
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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon for our client in Wisconsin for a 7-day assignment, commencing Sep 28, 2026. This role involves 7am to 7am shifts, where the physician will evaluate and manage patients needing cardiovascular/thoracic surgery, perform procedures, make timely operative decisions, manage perioperative/postoperative care, and take emergency surgical call.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Evaluate and manage patients needing cardiovascular/thoracic surgery
  • Perform CV/CT procedures within scope of practice and privileges
  • Make timely, independent operative decisions — proceed to surgery when indicated
  • Provide definitive management for emergent, urgent, and elective cases
  • Respond to consults with timely recommendations and disposition
  • Manage perioperative/postoperative care, including complications
  • Collaborate with anesthesia, critical care, cardiology, pulmonology, ED, and hospital medicine
  • Take emergency surgical call as required
  • Communicate clearly with patients, families, and care teams
Additional Information
  • Board Certifications: Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • EMR: Epic
  • Setting: Call Only
  • Call Schedule: Out of House Call, with requirements for emergency surgical coverage
  • LOA: 7 Days
  • Staffing Mix: 2 MD 1 APP
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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