Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician
Not Specified, IN, USA
- $24 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Locum Tenens
A board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon providing locum tenens coverage at a regional Level III Trauma Center in Richmond, IN. The role includes performing emergency cardiovascular surgeries, inpatient rounding, ICU oversight, and urgent procedures like CABG and AVR with mandated TAVR experience. Responsibilities are limited to on-call inpatient duties during specified coverage periods with no elective surgery or office call involved.
Location: Richmond, IN
Dates Needed:
- 24 hour call shifts, 7am to 7am.
- November 13, 2025 (7:00 AM) November 18, 2025 (7:00 AM)
- January 8, 2026 (7:00 AM) January 13, 2026 (7:00 AM)
Orientation: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (7:30 AM 5:00 PM)
Overview:
Ascend Medical Staffing is seeking a Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon with TAVR experience for locum coverage at a leading regional hospital. This is a high-acuity role requiring full coverage for the specified dates.
Responsibilities:
- Morning surgical schedule; afternoon office schedule
- Inpatient rounding and ICU oversight for 2 5 post-op patients
- On-call for urgent CABG/AVR procedures from Cath Lab, ER, and inpatient units
- Review of Cath Lab films upon request from cardiologists
- Emergency procedures only; no scheduled elective surgeries during coverage
- Inpatient call only (no office call)
Facility Highlights:
- Level III Trauma Center
- Stroke and Spine Center Designations
- Full-service Cardiology program including open heart, interventional, EP, cardiac rehab, and TAVR
- 30-bed ICU/CCU (10 beds reserved)
- 220+ bed regional hospital with comprehensive specialty services
- Staff includes 200 physicians and 166 advanced practice providers
- Services include Acute Rehab, Cancer Center, Family Birthing, Neurology, Robotics, Wound Healing, and more
- For full services list, visit reidhealth.org/health-services
Requirements:
- Must be available for both coverage periods
- Clean background required for November start
- TAVR experience is mandatory
- Board Certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Active medical license (or ability to obtain via IMLC LOQ)
Contact:
Don Awbrey
National Accounts Manager, Ascend Medical Staffing
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