Surgery - Thoracic Physician
Richmond, VA, 23218, USA
- Healthcare
- Thoracic Surgeon
- Locum Tenens
- Thoracic Surgery
This is a locum tenens thoracic surgery physician position based in Richmond, VA, providing 24-hour call coverage in a hospital acute care setting. Responsibilities include performing advanced thoracic surgical procedures such as bronchoscopy, robot-assisted surgery, lung resections, and managing complex thoracic conditions. The role requires board certification, an active Virginia medical license, BLS and ACLS certification, and familiarity with EPIC EMR.
We are seeking a Locum Tenens Physician Surgery (Thoracic) in Virginia.
Locum Tenens Physician Surgery (Thoracic)
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Specialty: Physician Surgery (Thoracic)
Location: Richmond, VA
Rate: Provider must submit a flat rate for 24-hour coverage (includes all gratis hours)
Shift: 24-hour call, 7a 7a (specific dates below)
Start Date: January 16, 2026 (5:00 p.m.)
End Date: TBD
Position Details:
Patient Population: Adult & Geriatric
Setting: Hospital-based, acute care
Responsibilities: 24-hour call coverage, thoracic surgery call support
Required Procedures:
Bronchoscopy, Robot-Assisted Thoracic Surgery, VATS, Navigational Bronchoscopy, EBUS, EUS, Tube Thoracostomy, Tracheostomy, Pericardial Window, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms, Mediastinoscopy, Segmentectomy, Lobectomy, Bilobectomy, Pneumonectomy, Thoracotomy, Decortication
Additional Procedures (Required/Preferred):
Achalasia, Advanced Lung Disease (COPD/Pulmonary Fibrosis), Anti-Reflux Surgery, Barrett s Esophagitis, Chest Wall Tumors, Diaphragm Plication, Diaphragmatic Hernias, Dysphagia, Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Mediastinal Masses, Mesothelioma, Pleural Effusion, Pneumothorax, Rib Fractures, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Thymomas, Tracheal Stenosis
EMR System: EPIC
Support Staff: OR support, ICU support, Hospitalist
Days Per Month: Multiple dates (January & February 2026; more to follow)
On-Call/Weekends: 24-hour call; call schedule TBD
Submission Requirements:
- Board Certified Required
- Active VA license Required
- BLS & ACLS Required
- Provider must be local (only mileage reimbursed) Required
- Provider must submit a flat 24-hour rate including gratis hours Required
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