Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Cumberland, MD
LocumJobsOnline, Cumberland
About The Position
We are seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a 12-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland, starting Nov 26, 2025. This opportunity involves 24-hour or 12-hour call coverage, supporting a hospital-based team on a flexible monthly schedule. The assignment includes rounding with a physician assistant in the mornings and providing backup coverage for urgent or emergent surgical cases.
Job Details
- Location: Maryland
- Start Date: Nov 26, 2025
- LOA: 12 days
- Provider Type Needed: Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Schedule: 24-hour call (7am-7am) or 12-hour call (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am); coverage for one week or a long weekend each month; known dates include Nov 26-Nov 30, 2025, and Dec 26, 2025-Jan 5, 2026
- EMR: Meditech EHR
Responsibilities and Duties
- Round with a physician assistant each morning
- Perform bypass surgery and other necessary cardiothoracic procedures as needed
- Respond to urgent or emergent surgical issues when contacted by the physician assistant
- Provide backup call coverage as part of a hospital team
Additional Information
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in cardiac or both cardiac and thoracic surgery required
- Maryland state license not required at time of application; candidates able to obtain a license will be considered
- Minimum 2 years of cardiothoracic surgery experience preferred
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart's ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you're a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
Travel the United States and see new places.
Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
Set your own schedule.
Earn more money than permanent providers.
Experience new practice settings.
Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!