Physician / Surgery - Cardiothoracic / Kentucky / Locum Tenens / Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon Physician Locum Tenens Job in Kentucky Ongoing Starts Early 2026 Job
Lexington, KY, 40502, USA
- $7 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Locum Tenens
- Cardiovascular Surgery
This locum tenens position seeks a board-certified or eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon to provide cardiovascular and thoracic surgical care in Kentucky starting early 2026. The role involves 24-hour call shifts, with a high-volume hospital environment averaging 2-4 surgeries per day supported by advanced practitioners. Kentucky medical licensure and certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and ATLS are required, with a preference for candidates skilled in heart, lung, and vascular surgeries.
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon Physician Locum Tenens Job in Kentucky Ongoing Starts Early 2026
Details/Requirements for Assignment :
Starts January/February 2026 and ongoing
Seeking 1-2 weeks per month
Shifts available: 7am-7am (24 hour call)
Kentucky license required (or active IMLC Letter of Qualification)
Privileges available: full privileges
Geographic restriction: No geographic restrictions
Board Certified or eligible is required
Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS
Required Experience: Prefer Heart and Lung with Vascular to complete practice needs, but Heart and Lungs preferred
Beds: 380+
Hospital census stays between 25-40 pts. on a regular basis. Has gone up to 50 pts. at time.
Average of 2-4 surgeries per MD on the OR schedule each day of the week
Advanced practitioner support
PAs and APRNs make hospital rounds, see consults, while we have 3 other APRNs in the office seeing pts.
Call is for 24 hours per day so the Monday-Thursday call is 7am to 7am next day, The weekend call starts at 7 AM each Friday and ends at 7 AM each Monday morning
Jackson and Coker offers:
+ Weekly Direct Deposit
+ Top Rated Malpractice Insurance
+ In-House Travel Agency
+ 24/7 Recruiter Availability
+ Experienced In-House Privileging Coordinators
Experience why Jackson and Coker has been recognized by Forbes and Staffing Industry Analysts for our commitment to service excellence.
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Jeff Khawly
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