Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Physician)
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Fort Myers, FL
• Service Setting: Hospital Inpatient & Surgical
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: 09/22 27/2026
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon Fri, 6:45a 5:00p
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Night call 4:30p 7:00a; Weekend call Fri 4:30p Mon 7:00p; M-Th night call rotation shared across surgeons
• Call Type: In-House + Beeper
• Call Ratio: Intermittent, equitable among surgeons
• Call Response Time: Immediate (emergent cases) COVERAGE DATES
• 09/22 27/2026

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included (with APP support)
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Inpatient surgical cases, consults, pre & postoperative rounding, emergent OR cases

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Specialty/Department: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Specialty Backup Available: CVICU, Surgical PA, APPs
• Support Staff Available: APPs, PAs
• Reason for Coverage: Ongoing coverage need

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: Competitive, based on experience
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Inpatient surgical cases
• Pre & postoperative rounding
• Emergent OR coverage
• Inpatient consults

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Florida medical license
• Board: Board Eligible/Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
• Certifications: As applicable (BLS, ACLS)
• Experience: Prior experience in cardiothoracic surgery required
• Other Qualifications: Must provide case logs (past 12 months only, HIPAA compliant/de-identified); NPDB report within 3 months

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform inpatient consults, surgical cases, and pre & postoperative rounding
• Collaborate with APPs for consult notes and progress documentation (surgeon must add and cosign)
• Provide weekend coverage for rounding and emergent OR cases (approx. 1 weekend/month)
• Participate in night call rotation (4:30p 7:00a) with equitable distribution among surgeons
• Respond to floor patient needs, ER calls, and CVICU requests as needed

EXPPLAT

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.