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ProLocums

Surgery - Thoracic Physician

ProLocums, Grove City

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We are seeking Board-Certified (BC) Cardiothoracic Surgeons to provide coverage at a 347-bed hospital that is part of the Cardiovascular Institute in Grove City, PA. This role can be fulfilled by one full-time provider or split between multiple locums surgeons.

Assignment Details
  • Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Start Date: January 1, 2026
  • End Date: July 1, 2026 ( High potential for extension )
  • Coverage Type: Call + Clinic/Rounding
  • EMR System: EPIC
  • Reason for Coverage: Provider Retirement
  • Target Commitment: Full-time (1.0 FTE) or minimum 2 weeks per month per provider.
  • Trauma Level: No Trauma Center
Schedule & Call Responsibilities
  • Locums Shift Schedule (M-F): 8:00 AM 5:00 PM weekly
  • Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend for call + rounding
  • Call Rotation (Estimated 1:2): The call schedule rotates between two providers weekly:
    • Provider A (Weekend Call): Takes call Friday Sunday, then Wednesday/Thursday call the following week.
    • Provider B (Opposite): Takes call Monday/Tuesday of the first week, and Monday/Tuesday, Friday Sunday of the following week.
Scope of Work & Volume
  • Required Procedures: CABGs, Aortic/Mitral valve replacement/repairs, Ascending aortic root work, TAVRs, routine lung/lobectomy, mediastinoscopy.
  • Experience: Required experience in CT Surgery. Robotic experience is preferred but not required.
  • Daily Census:
    • Inpatients: Average .
    • Office Patients: Up to 17 .
  • Rounding: Basic rounding takes approximately 4-5 hours each day (for 10-12 patients) with APP support.
  • Annual Volume: 218 hearts in 2024; 147 through August 2025.
Support Staff

The CT Surgeon will have the support of:

  • Multiple APPs (who assist as first assist, help with rounding, and cover outpatient visits).
  • RNs + RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assist).
  • MAs (Medical Assistants).
  • 1 other CT Surgeon .
Requirements & Logistics
  • Certification: Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery. ACLS/BLS (American Heart Association, in-person only ).
  • License: Strongly prefer PA licensed candidates . Will consider IMLC candidates with Letter of Qualification in hand .
Privileging: Typically takes 6 8 weeks for clean files. Any history of malpractice/background issues will require legal review and may affect eligibility for locums privileges.