Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician
Colorado Springs, CO, 80901, USA
- Healthcare
- cardiovascular surgery
- cardiothoracic surgery
- locum tenens
A Board-Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon providing expert surgical care in a high-acuity, Level 1 trauma hospital in Colorado Springs. Responsibilities include performing complex open cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries such as CABG, valve repair, and aneurysm repair, while managing ICU patients and collaborating with a multidisciplinary medical team. The role offers flexible scheduling, comprehensive malpractice coverage, and full travel and lodging expenses for locum tenens call coverage.
Looking to bring your cardiovascular surgery expertise to the scenic heart of the Rockies? We re seeking a Board-Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon for ongoing locum tenens call coverage in Colorado Springs, CO. This is a Level 1 trauma hospital where your advanced surgical skills will truly make an impact. Work alongside a dedicated team of two physicians and five mid-levels in a high-acuity, adult-only hospital setting.
️ Schedule Overview:
1 2 weeks/month of 24-hour call coverage (6a 6a)
Mix of weekends and vacation weekday call
Ongoing need starting as soon as credentialed
Flexible scheduling specific dates set after offer acceptance
Job Highlights:
Competitive compensation (discussed upon application)
All travel & lodging fully covered
Comprehensive malpractice coverage
Average: 1 2 admissions/day, 8 10 ICU patients, 1 2 surgeries/day
No thoracic backup during coverage
Epic EMR 12 ICU beds 400-bed facility
Required Expertise:
Open Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgery
CABG (on-pump & off-pump)
Congenital repairs (ASD, VSD, PFO)
Valve repair/replacement
Aneurysm repair (cardiac & aorto-thoracic)
ECMO cannulation & stabilization
Preferred Skills:
Central/arterial/PA catheter lines
Acute BP/volume management
IABP insertion
Submission Requirements (Must be confirmed at name clear):
Board Certified (CV Surgery)
Active CO License or IMLC
Able to perform all required procedures including dissections
Recent case logs showing strong surgical volume
ACLS/BLS (AHA only) or willingness to obtain
COVID-19 vaccinated
Clean malpractice/background
Ready to step into high-acuity cardiac care in one of the most beautiful cities in the country? Apply now and let us take care of the rest!




