We are seeking a Locum Tenens Cardiovascular Surgeon in Colorado .
Locum Tenens Cardiovascular Surgeon
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Specialty: Physician - Surgery - Cardiovascular
Location: Colorado
Rate: Open & Negotiable
Shift: 24-hour call (6a 6a); weekends with occasional weekday vacation coverage
Start Date: As soon as credentialed
End Date: Ongoing
Position Details:
Patient Population: 100% Adult
Setting: Hospital-based
Responsibilities: Call coverage for CV surgery service; average 1 2 admissions/day, 8 10 ICU patients, 1 2 surgeries/day
Required Procedures:
General CV/Thoracic Surgery
Coronary artery bypass surgery (on- and off-pump)
Repair of congenital defects (ASD, VSD, PFO)
Valvular repair/replacement
Aneurysm repair (cardiac & aorto-thoracic)
ECMO cannulation and patient stabilization for transfer
EMR System: Epic
Support Staff: 2 physicians, 5 mid-levels
Days Per Month: 1 2 weeks/month
On-Call/Weekends: Yes (weekends required, some weekday call possible)
Submission Requirements:
Board Certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (ABMS/AOA) REQUIRED
Active Colorado License or IMLC REQUIRED
ACLS & BLS (AHA only) REQUIRED (or willing to obtain)
Able to perform all required procedures REQUIRED
Clean background/no malpractice REQUIRED
COVID vaccinated REQUIRED (must note)
Able to perform heart surgery; focus on cardiac cases REQUIRED (note years of experience)
Join us today!