Surgery - Thoracic Physician
Barton Associates
Bridgeport, CT, 06601, USA
Bridgeport, CT, 06601, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- locum tenens
- cardiac surgery
This position is for a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to undertake a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Connecticut starting February 2026. The role involves performing complex cardiac and thoracic surgeries, including coronary artery bypass grafting and valve repairs, with a schedule that includes weekdays and frequent night/weekend calls. Certifications required include ACLS, BLS, and an active Connecticut medical license, with options for assignment extension or permanent hire.
We are seeking a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Connecticut, starting Feb 2, 2026. This opportunity features a Monday through Friday schedule from 6:45 AM to 5 PM, with approximately 7-8 night and weekend calls per month. The assignment offers the chance to work with advanced cardiac and thoracic procedures in a dynamic clinical environment, with potential for extension or permanent hire.
Job Details
Responsibilities and Duties
Additional Information
Benefits
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
Job Details
- Location: Connecticut
- Start Date: Feb 2, 2026
- LOA: 90 days
- Provider Type Needed: Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:45 AM - 5 PM; call schedule includes approximately 7-8 nights/weekends per month
Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform procedures including descending aortic aneurysm repair, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), off-pump CABG, and arterial revascularization using internal mammary, radial, and gastroepiploic arteries
- Manage redo coronary revascularization cases
- Conduct tube thoracostomy and pericardial window procedures
- Address thoracic aortic aneurysms and perform heart valve repair/replacement surgeries
- Utilize CoreValve System and perform mitral valve repairs
Additional Information
- Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery required
- Active Connecticut medical license required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required
- Local providers preferred
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.




