Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

Locums - Paducah, Kentucky Cardiothoracic Surgery Opening

Clinical Role

Seeking a Cardiac Surgeon for short-term hospital-based coverage. A strong cardiac surgery background is required; thoracic experience is preferred but not required.

Assignment Details

Coverage Dates:

Candidates must be available for one of the following:

• December 24-28, 2026 - Preferred
• December 28, 2026-January 4, 2027

Schedule:

• 24-hour coverage, 7:00 AM-7:00 AM
• Approximately 4-7 shifts per month
• 1-2 Cardiothoracic surgical cases per day
• Adult and geriatric patients

Clinical Responsibilities

• Adult cardiac surgery
• CABG, including arterial revascularization and redo cases
• Heart valve repair/replacement
• ICU management of high-risk cardiac patients
• Impella insertion, removal, and bailout
• Structural heart procedure support in Hybrid OR/Cath Lab
• General thoracic procedures preferred but not required

Support & Practice Setting

• Hospital-based
• 1 Heart OR and 1 Hybrid OR
• First Assist with endoscopic saphenous vein harvest experience
• Dedicated Cardiothoracic anesthesia support
• Collaborative ICU team
• Epic EMR

Requirements

• Board Certified - Required
• Adult Cardiac Surgery experience - Required
• Impella support - Required
• Structural Heart support - Required
• BLS - Required
• Kentucky license preferred; willing to license
• Clean professional history - Required

About Paducah, Kentucky

Paducah is a charming riverfront community in western Kentucky known for its historic downtown, arts scene, restaurants, and outdoor recreation. Its location near the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers provides excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, and exploring nearby lakes and parks.

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