Physician / Surgery - Cardiothoracic / Florida / Locum tenens / Cardiothoracic Surgeon Job
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Fort Myers, FL, 33900, USA
Fort Myers, FL, 33900, USA
- Healthcare
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Locum Tenens
- Inpatient Surgery
This locum tenens position is for a board-certified or board-eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon providing inpatient surgical care and call coverage at a hospital in Fort Myers, Florida. The role involves performing adult cardiothoracic surgeries, preoperative and postoperative rounding, and responding to emergent cases. Required qualifications include an active Florida medical license, DEA certification, and collaboration with advanced practice providers (APPs).
JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Cardiothoracic Surgeon Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Fort Myers, FL Service Setting: Inpatient / Hospital Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: 01/05/2026 Open Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday Friday, 6:45a 5:00p On-Call Shift Schedule: Intermittent weeknight call (MonThu); Weekend call one weekend per month Call Type: Beeper Call Ratio: Distributed equitably across surgeons COVERAGE DATES 01/05/2026 Open PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults Admissions: Yes Rounding: Included; all rounding done with an APP Phone Consults: Yes Case Mix: Adult cardiothoracic surgical cases; inpatient surgical management FACILITY INFORMATION Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, Surgery, CVICU CTS APP coverage Support Staff Available: APPs, Surgical PAs Reason for Coverage: Ongoing department coverage needs PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Additional Requirements: Updated CV; Lee Health Signed Attestation COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate: Fixed (Daily; OT after 10 hours; Weekly OT after 168 hours) Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES Inpatient cardiothoracic surgical cases Preoperative and postoperative rounding Emergent weekend surgical cases as needed JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active FL license required Board: BC/BE in Cardiothoracic Surgery DEA: Active DEA Certification Certifications: BLS/ACLS as applicable Experience: Cardiothoracic surgery experience required Other Qualifications: Ability to collaborate with APPs; telehealth not required DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Perform inpatient cardiothoracic surgical cases Conduct preoperative and postoperative rounding with APP support Cosign APPcreated progress notes and consult notes; add surgeon notes as needed Provide weekend rounding (approximately one weekend per month) Cover emergent weekend OR cases and respond to n




