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Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility inArizona

LocumTenens.com
Camp Verde, AZ, 86322, USA
  • Healthcare
Our job summary
Opportunity to lead full-spectrum cardiothoracic care with 24-hour call at a high-acuity inpatient center in Arizona. Locum tenens Cardiothoracic Surgeon; ongoing assignment; 24-hour call/onsite for emergency coverage; inpatient facility in Arizona; case mix includes CABG (on/off pump), valve surgery, TAVR, ECMO, Type A aortic dissections. - Board certification in cardiothoracic surgery (required) - Active medical license/ability to obtain Arizona license - Experience with CABG, valve procedures, TAVR, ECMO, and aortic emergency surgery - Comfortable with 24-hour onsite call and high-acuity inpatient caseload - Team-based experience with ICU, anesthesia, APPs, perfusionists
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This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD-210536-MD-AZ
  • Title: MD
  • Dates Needed: Ongoing locum tenens coverage needed
  • Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
  • Assignment Type: Inpatient
  • Call Required: Yes
  • Board Certification Required: Yes
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

The institution requires specialized cardiothoracic coverage to maintain high-quality patient care standards and comprehensive surgical services.

About the Facility Location

This area offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking and biking at locations such as Saguaro National Park and Kartchner Caverns. Popular destinations feature natural formations like Horseshoe Bend, Cathedral Rock, Oak Creek Canyon, and Camelback Mountain, alongside attractions such as Antelope Canyon and the Grand Canyon Skywalk. The region combines desert landscapes with recreational facilities, providing access to both national parks and local attractions like botanical gardens and architectural sites.

About the Clinician's Workday

The cardiothoracic surgeon will provide comprehensive surgical coverage managing complex cardiac procedures including CABG both on and off pump, valve surgeries, TAVR procedures, ECMO management, and emergency interventions for Type A aortic dissections. The clinician will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams including ICU staff, cardiology, interventional cardiology, anesthesia providers, advanced practice providers, perfusionists, and OR personnel to ensure coordinated patient care. The position requires 24-hour call availability with continuous on-site presence for emergency cases while maintaining board certification in cardiothoracic surgery throughout the assignment period. Daily responsibilities include conducting patient rounds, managing postoperative complications, performing chest explorations for bleeding management, and providing emergency surgical interventions as required by the facility's cardiothoracic surgery service line.


Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: TBD
  • Support Staff: 90-100 inpatient discharges
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: No
  • Government: No

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