Cardiothoracic Surgery locums coverage is needed in Texas at a Level 1 trauma center, covering inpatient consults, rounds, and emergent cardiothoracic surgical services with an established 7 on, 7 off rotation.
Highlights
- 7 days on followed by 7 days off, predictable blocks that fit around an existing practice
- Level 1 trauma center coverage, trauma call and emergency cardiothoracic surgery as assigned
- Manageable service size, average 6 to 7 patients rounding with 1 to 2 consults per day
- Robotic assisted thoracic surgery exposure available, preference for surgeons comfortable with robotics
Practice Setting
- Inpatient adult cardiothoracic surgery service
- Daily rounds plus consult coverage, typical service 6 to 7 patients
- Emergency cardiothoracic surgical coverage tied to trauma call needs
- EPIC for documentation
Schedule
- Monday through Sunday coverage in 7 day blocks
- 7 days on, 7 days off rotation
- Call includes trauma call coverage and emergent cardiothoracic surgical services as assigned
- Scheduled hours are to be confirmed during scheduling
Cases and Procedures
- Coronary artery bypass grafting and valve repair or replacement
- Aortic surgery, including management of aortic dissection
- Robotic assisted lung surgery, lobectomy, segmentectomy, decortication
- Esophageal and mediastinal procedures
Requirements
- Must be an MD or DO
- Texas medical license required
- Board Certified in Cardiovascular or Thoracic Surgery CAQ, or Board Eligible within 5 years
- Credentialing requires 3 references with direct observation within the past 2 years
If a 7 on, 7 off Level 1 trauma cardiothoracic rotation in Texas is on your radar, I can walk you through the call expectations and robotics case mix to see if it matches what you want.
