Surgery - Thoracic Physician
ICON Medical Network
Erie, PA, 16501, USA
Erie, PA, 16501, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- thoracic surgeon
- cardiac surgery
- ECMO
This locum thoracic surgeon position requires board certification and experience to provide emergency cardiac surgical care including ECMO and tamponade cases in Northwest Pennsylvania. The role involves 24-hour on-call responsibilities, primarily solo coverage with advanced practice providers handling some support, without clinic duties. The position offers flexible scheduling, comprehensive travel support, and healthcare benefits through ICON and partners.
LOCUM Cardiac Surgeon 133466: Northwest, PennsylvaniaPractice: Boards: Must be certified or Truly EligibleCerts: ACLS, CPR, BLSLicense: Will accept a licensing candidateMinimum Experience: 3 yearsCoverage: Start: December 23, 2025Duration: OngoingNeed: 4 shifts per monthType: Call and RoundingSchedule: Friday - Monday AM Schedule: No set weekends needed other than 12/23-26 and 6/9 to Sunday 6/14.Night Call 5 pm - 8 am24-Hour Call 8 am - 8 amTypical Day: Emergency Cases, ECMO, TamponadeSolo - YesOther Specialties onsite: Thoracic and Vascular surgery, as well as general and trauma surgeryAdditional: 24-hour call-only position, no clinic.Is the physician the sole provider on call? Yes, but APPs take floor callAre providers required to harvest endovein and/or perform open/close for open-heart procedures? APPs are available for OR supportAverage # of calls when on call? 1 (APPs take first call for all but ICU, ED, and transfers)Will the physician be expected to act as a Surgical First Assist? NoHow many operating rooms are dedicated to cardiac surgery? 2 rooms per day on most daysBecome an ICON: Never worry about your travel accommodations again! In addition to our in-house travel team, ICON is proud to partner with Christopherson Travel for additional after-hours support. All ICON providers will have access to comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverages through the Independent Contractors Benefits Association (ICBA). Weekly pay




