Sumo Medical Staffing is recruiting for an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to work locum shifts in Cumberland, Maryland (MD). Starting November 2025 , the role offers ongoing work with a competitive market rate and benefits.
The Cardiothoracic Surgery role:
- Shifts:
- 24-hour call (7a-7a) or 12-hour night call (7p-7a)
- All-inclusive call rates (callback included)
- Critical Dates of Coverage:
- November 26-30, 2025
- December 26, 2025 - January 5, 2026
- Plus one week per month ongoing
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Morning rounding with PA (2-4 hours depending on surgical volume)
- Procedures as needed throughout the day
- Consults handled by PA and discussed with physician as needed
- Surgeon contacted only for urgent/emergent issues
- No onsite presence required after rounding
- APP/Mid-level coverage available (7a-7a shifts)
- PAs perform Endovascular Saphenous Vein Harvesting (EVH)
Typical Cases:
- Open Heart Surgery
- Carotid Procedures
- Occasional Lung Cases
- Required Procedure: Bypass Surgery
- EMR: Meditech
Requirements of the role:
- MD state license; active, unrestricted or IMLC, (LOQ in hand)
- Board Certified or Board Eligible American Board of Thoracic Surgery
- MD DEA and CSR required
- Minimum 2 years experience.
Benefits :
- Competitive Market Rate (rate based on availability, experience and certifications)
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Our specialist recruitment team will support you every step of the way through application to credentialing to starting in your new role.
- Rewarding referral program- earn extra income by recommending other healthcare professionals to Sumo Medical Staffing.
What are the next steps?
If you are a trained Cardiothoracic Surgeon, we would love to hear from you - please click apply now and we will be in touch. If you would like more information on the role or would like to speak to us about the roles, we have available, please send your CV to or call (or) text me on .
About Sumo Medical Staffing:
SUMO Medical Staffing specializes in locum tenens placement for temporary and permanent positions in hospitals, private practices, government facilities, and medical centres across the United States. We are dedicated to placing the most qualified physicians and advanced practice providers (APP) in all specialties such as psychiatry, internal medicine, hospitalist, family medicine, Anaesthesia, ER/urgent care, pediatrics, and many more.
Please note, your information will not be shared without your prior approval.
JOB TYPE: 1099- LOCUMS
JOB NUMBER: 48917
Kanani Nelson, Physician Recruiter
SUMO Medical Staffing
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