Position OverviewOne of our Partners, is seeking a Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to provide ongoing locum coverage at its Level II Trauma facility in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The hospital maintains an active open-heart and vascular program, performing a high volume of CABG and valve procedures with exposure to TAVR, thoracoscopic, and structural heart interventions.
The assignment features weekday OR coverage (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and a 1:3 call rotation including overnight and 24-hour weekend coverage. Emergency temporary privileges are available for qualified surgeons with clean records.
This role ranks in the top 10 % of national cardiothoracic locum compensation for 2025, offering a stable schedule, comprehensive support, and strong case mix in a major regional health system.
Assignment HighlightsCoverage Dates: January 12, 2026 - Ongoing
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Call Rotation: 1:3 - includes day shift, overnight (5p-7a), and 24-hour weekend call
Setting: Acute-care Level II Trauma Hospital
Annual Case Mix:
CABG / Valves - ? 250 cases
TAVR Standbys - ? 200
Mitral Clips - ? 100
Lead Extractions - ? 35
Additional Procedures:
Aortic aneurysms & dissections Atrial fibrillation surgery Carotid endarterectomy LVAD & heart-failure surgery Minimally invasive and robotic approaches Pacemaker Thoracoscopic surgery Structural heart (TAVR assist)
Excluded: Electrophysiology and Oncology Lung cases
Orientation: 4 hours (non-billable)
EMR: Epic
Licensure: MN license or IMLC required (Emergency Temps available)
Job ResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive adult cardiothoracic and vascular procedures, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, and aortic surgery
Provide 24-hour emergency surgical coverage per rotation schedule
Supervise and collaborate with OR, ICU, and perfusion teams to ensure high-quality perioperative care
Participate in TAVR and structural heart cases as first assist or standby surgeon
Maintain operative reports and documentation in Epic EMR in a timely manner
Support program development initiatives in quality and protocol optimization
Skills & ExperienceBoard Certification: Cardiothoracic Surgery (ABTS)
Licensure: MN license or IMLC required
Experience: Minimum 5 years post-fellowship preferred
Certifications: BLS & ACLS (AHA required)
Preferred: Experience in Level II Trauma or high-acuity cardiac centers
Soft Skills: Composed under pressure, decisive in critical situations, and collaborative across disciplines
