Job Description

Join a leading hospital-based inpatient facility as a Locum Tenens Cardiothoracic Surgeon specializing in cardiac surgery. Engage in complex surgical procedures and provide comprehensive patient care in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This opportunity offers the potential for a six-month assignment with possibilities to extend further.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital - Inpatient (OR/ICU/ER Floors)
• Start Date: February/March
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:45 AM - 5:00 PM
• Call Schedule: Nights and weekends, approximately 7-8 calls per month
• Patient Population: Adult and Geriatric
• Location: Hartford, CT

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities

• Perform complex cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including but not limited to CABG, heart valve repair/replacement, and thoracic aortic aneurysm repair.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care to adult and geriatric patients.
• Collaborate closely with a full complement of ancillary staff.
• Document patient information using EPIC EMR system.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• BLS and ACLS Certification
• Active Connecticut medical license required
• Local provider preferred for mileage reimbursement

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM - 5:00 PM
• Nights and weekends call, approximately 7-8 calls per month

Skills

• Proficient in advanced cardiothoracic surgical procedures
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and patient management skills