We are seeking a LocumsCardiovascular Surgery Physician to provide overnight and weekendhospital-based cardiovascular surgery coverage in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Thisrole involves comprehensive vascular and cardiovascular surgical care for adultand geriatric patients in a Level II trauma center with strong OR resources andclinical support.
Assignment Details: - Shift Type: Overnight hospital-based coverage
- Shift Hours: Approximately 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Weekend Coverage: 2-3 weekends per month
- On-Call Requirements: 24-hour cardiovascular surgery call during scheduled nights and weekends
- Practice Setting: Hospital-based with inpatient rounding
- Trauma Level: Level II
- Operating Rooms: 16
- Average Cases per Day: 2
- Patient Population: Adult and geriatric
Clinical Responsibilities: - Provide cardiovascular and vascular surgery call coverage
- Perform inpatient evaluations, consultations, and rounding
- Manage emergent and urgent cardiovascular and vascular surgical cases
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including anesthesia, ICU, and nursing staff
Required Procedures &Surgical Expertise: - Aneurysm repair
- Carotid artery endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid stenting
- Femoral bypass surgery
- Fistula creation and management
- Endovascular and open reconstruction for deep vein occlusions
- Endovascular therapy for peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- Treatment of gangrene of the limbs
- Management of vascular malformations, Nutcracker syndrome, and lymphedema
- Treatment of venous wounds and varicose veins
Qualifications: - Board Certified in Vascular Surgery
- Completion of an accredited Vascular Surgery Fellowship
- Active Pennsylvania medical license (or willingness to obtain)
- BLS and ACLS certification
Langhorne, PA is a historicBucks County community located just outside Philadelphia, offering convenientaccess to major metro amenities while maintaining a suburban feel. It's knownfor its family-friendly atmosphere, nearby shopping and dining, and attractionslike Sesame Place.
