A LevelII Trauma Center in Kearney, NE is seeking a Locums Cardiovascular SurgeryPhysician to provide 24-hour cardiothoracic surgery coverage. This opportunityis ideal for a board-certified cardiovascular or cardiothoracic surgeonexperienced in both cardiac and thoracic procedures and comfortable managingsurgical call responsibilities in a busy hospital-based setting.
Thephysician will provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical coverage,including cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, trauma-related thoracic cases, andinpatient management.
PositionDetails - Practice Setting: Hospital-Based
- Facility Type: Level II Trauma Center
- Shift Type: 24-Hour Cardiothoracic Surgery Coverage
- Weekend Requirements: On-call coverage required
- On-Call Requirements: Night call coverage
- EMR: Epic
ClinicalResponsibilities - Provide 24-hour cardiothoracic surgery coverage
- Evaluate and manage cardiac and thoracic surgical patients
- Perform inpatient rounding and postoperative management
- Respond to cardiothoracic surgical consults and emergencies
- Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, and surgical staff
- Participate in trauma-related thoracic surgery coverage as required
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
RequiredProcedures Candidatesmust be experienced and comfortable performing: - Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
- Heart valve repair and replacement procedures
- Thoracic surgery procedures
- Trauma-related thoracic surgical care within a Level II Trauma Center environment
Qualifications - MD or DO required
- Board Certified in Cardiovascular Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery required
- Active Nebraska medical license highly preferred
- Active Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) physicians will be considered
- Current ACLS certification required
- Current BLS certification required
- Active DEA registration required
